Risky Business Twin Study

Risky Business Twin Study

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The Risky Business Study is a twin research study conducted at the University of Houston - Main Campus. It involves a 4 hour visit and up to $50 per twin.

We want to understand how hormones influence the way that teenagers make decisions about things that could be risky – like whether or not to try alcohol or whether to drive a car very fast. We would schedule your twins or multiples to visit our lab here on the UH campus for a 4-hour appointment. During that appointment, they will do four things. First, we will collect a sample of their saliva to m

Twin Article.pdf 06/20/2017

Just a quick reminder to spread the word about our twin study! We are interested in high school twins the age of 14yrs-17yrs. Send us a Facebook message or tag any families/twins you may know that would be interested. The twins will receive $100 for participating!!!

Also attached below is a very interesting study done on twins. The use of the twin design in this study has been critical for identifying pure environmental factors that are linked to personality characteristics. Take a look at it and see what you think about this study.

Twin Article.pdf

04/13/2017

A trio of identical triplets that headed home from a Houston hospital are being called "one in a million" multiples by doctors. The reason we don't have more identical triplets running around is very simple — and it probably goes against what you've heard about twins (or triplets, for that matter).

Want to find out more? Click the link below to understand the science behind this.

Also don't forget to spread the word about our study to help scientist farther understand teenagers.

The Science Behind Twins And Triplets A trio of identical triplets that headed home from a Houston hospital yesterday are being called "one in a million" multiples by doctors. The reason we...

20 Wacky Facts About Twins 03/28/2017

Sharing this link full of fun facts about twins! Some of the facts we found most interesting are listed below. Invite your friends or family that have twins or may enjoy to know more about twins to our page. We hope to reach out to as many twins as possible to join our study

-Twins Can Be Born Years Apart
-Twins Can Have Different Dads — and Be Different Races

20 Wacky Facts About Twins By: Katie Kerns, Everyday Health What is it about twins that’s so darn fascinating? We idolize them when they’re famous (ahem, Mary Kate and Ashley), we envy them when we’re

Photos 02/25/2017

Got twins or know anyone who has twins? Join us and participate in the Risky Business Study!

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