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Genes and environment balance each other

Human traits depend on both nature and nurture

Twins

MATCHED PAIR  Studies of more than 14 million sets of twins indicate that human traits, on average, are dictated equally by genes and environment.

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Combatants in the age-old battle of nature versus nurture may finally be able to lay down their arms.