# Semi-Identical Twins New Form of Twins Discovered By Eva Rubenov | Published 2007-03-28 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-new-kind-of-twin-rare-semi-identical-twins-discovered References: [science.slashdot.org](http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/03/27/2059230&from=rss) & [nature](http://www.nature.com/news/2007/070326/full/070326-1.html) An extremely rare pair of twins has been discovered that share their mother's characteristics but only [half of the father's genes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directtoconsumer-genetic-testing) creating an anomoly termed 'semi-identical'. Twins are normally identified as either 'identical' or 'fraternal' but this third grouping is now being added. **Implications** - Science is always evolving and there is no denying that a business that stays on top of this industry and utilizes it to the best of their abilities will flourish. Many scientific breakthroughs have been related to improving the health of the general population by the way of [cures for diseases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insilico-medicine-mmai), sickness treatments and general health maintenance. [Scientific discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biological-research) often translate into big bucks for pharmaceutical companies and many others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **New Form of Twins:** Scientists can explore new fields of genetics with potential applications for medical research. - **Semi-identical Twins:** Potential for redefining the understanding of genetic inheritance and gene linkage. - **Third Grouping of Twins:** Can lead to the development of new genetic testing and reproductive technologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmaceuticals:** Opportunities for developing drugs targeting specific genetic traits and diseases. - **Genetics:** Potential for advancements in genetic research and personalized medicine. - **Reproductive Technologies:** Emerging prospect for developing new technologies and services for fertility treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Twin Medical Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-twin-ai.md) - [AI Digital Twin Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-digital-twin.md) - [Pharmaceutical Research Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover23.md) - [Personalized AI Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ab-chopra-epigenetics.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Fashion Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-x-le-troch.md) - [Digital Twin Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-body-digital-twin-ai.md) - [Self-Replicating Living Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenobots.md) - [AI Video Cloning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-twins.md) - [Branded Pregnancy Scans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-scans.md)