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University Durham Hospital warned Libby Appleby that her twins would be so identical that it would be too difficult to tell apart.
France's 104-Year-Old Twins Say Closeness is the Secret of Their Longevity
When they were born premature in 1912, doctors gave Paulette and Simone the slimmest chance of survival.
When they were born premature in 1912, doctors gave Paulette and Simone the slimmest chance of survival.
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Amelia and Jasmine Appleby are thought to be the first 'black and white' twins born in the UK.
Though their skin tones vary, they are genetically identical. The twins are monozygotic, meaning they were formed in the same embryo but developed in separate sacs.
Ms Appleby said, "When they were born, we were flabbergasted, even the doctors couldn't believe it. They look like they're different races. Amelia is the spitting image of her dad, while Jasmine is a mini version of me."
Swiss Doctors Make History by Separating Eight-Day-Old Conjoined Twins
A medical team of 13 performed the risky five-hour operation at Inselspital Hospital in Bern in December, with only a one percent chance of success.
A medical team of 13 performed the risky five-hour operation at Inselspital Hospital in Bern in December, with only a one percent chance of success.
“Doctors told us the chances of conceiving mixed race twins are one in a million. We were thrilled they were so unique. Looking back, it's funny that we were worried we'd never tell them apart," she added.
Study Shows Twins, Siblings Are At High Cancer Risk
New cancer study on twins and siblings may help patients and doctors understand more about the hereditary risks of cancer.
New cancer study on twins and siblings may help patients and doctors understand more about the hereditary risks of cancer.
Birth of Conjoined Twins Turns Into a Nightmare for 25-Year-Old Woman
Devi and her husband, a laborer, were too poor to have an ultrasound check during the pregnancy and didn’t know that the babies were conjoined until delivery.
Devi and her husband, a laborer, were too poor to have an ultrasound check during the pregnancy and didn’t know that the babies were conjoined until delivery.
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