The results of twin studies can shed light on a variety of subjects from medical disorders to what influences particular behaviours. The University of Nottingham Malaysia has recently established the Nottingham Malaysian Twin Registry, to provide data that could be used for such studies in Malaysia. To help us find out more is Dr Steve Stewart-Williams, associate professor for the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, who helped establish the registry.

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Tags:  Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  twins,  identical twins,  fraternal twins,  heritability,  autobiographical memory,  twin registry,