Segal Nancy L
Department of Psychology,California State University,Fullerton,CA,USA.
Twin Res Hum Genet. 2015 Jun;18(3):328-33. doi: 10.1017/thg.2015.24. Epub 2015 Apr 24.
The centenary celebration for Scottish missionary, Mary Slessor, took place on February 14, 2015 in Melle, Belgium. Slessor saved many newborn twins and their mothers from death and disownment by members of their community, including their families, who believed twins harbored evil spirits. The events of this unusual and significant gathering are described. Next, twin research and reports concerning Kleinfelter's disease, atopic diseases, autism and psychotherapy are presented. General interest subjects include identical female twin pole-vaulters, the longest twin birth interval, Franco-Cuban twin vocalists, and Croatian twin models.