Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Basavaraju, Preethi; Balamuralikrishnan, Dhanalakshmi; Meyyazhagan, Arun; Tosto, Valentina; Di Renzo, Gian Carlo Title A name given to the resource Environment and Twins Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Twins Lifelong Health: From Prenatal to Adult Life;pp.301-312 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09464-3_19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09464-3_19</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032522736?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032522736?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Basavaraju P., Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, India; Balamuralikrishnan D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing, Keerrai Thamil Selvan College of Nursing (Affiliated To: Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University), Tamil Nadu, Pudukkottai, India; Meyyazhagan A., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Tosto V., Giannina Gaslini Childrens Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Genoa, Italy; Di Renzo G.C., PREIS International School, Florence, Italy, GLOWM, London, United Kingdom Description An account of the resource Twins provide a unique context for studying the interaction between genetics and the environment on human traits. Monozygotic (MZ) twins share nearly identical genetic material, and dizygotic (DZ) twins share about 50% are influenced by environmental factors, especially during prenatal development. Chorionicity, or whether twins share the same placenta, plays a key role in shaping their in utero environment, influencing risks such as unequal nutrient distribution and conditions like twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Postnatally, shared environments and lifestyles can further affect twin development, although their susceptibilities may lead to different outcomes. Factors like maternal nutrition, exposure to toxins, and prenatal care are critical, particularly in the context of neural tube defects (NTDs), where both genetic and environmental influences, such as parental occupation, maternal obesity, and folic acid deficiency, play a role. Understanding these risks is vital for preconception counseling and effective pregnancy management to optimize outcomes for twins. The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2026. Subject The topic of the resource Genetics; Intrauterine environment; Maternal nutrition; Perinatal outcomes; Twin pregnancy Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Nature Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-303209464-3; 978-303209463-6; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online