Seeing Double? The MSU Twin Studies and the Twin Model

Have you ever wondered why twins are such an important part of psychological research? The MSU Twin Registry collects important genetic and environmental data on over 30,000 twin pairs and families across Michigan. Dr. Alex Burt’s Genetics and Behavior Lab at Michigan State University uses the twin model and twin participants from the registry to help investigate outcomes for twins through longitudinal studies. In this presentation we will cover the biology behind twinning, how the twin model allows us to pull apart the effects of nature versus nurture, and our research.