They Were Born With One Body and a Death Sentence, but They Chose to Live
Twins, But Closer Than Most
The science behind conjoined twins has always felt both delicate and fascinating. While identical twins come from one fertilized egg that splits completely, conjoined twins result from that same split—only it never finishes. That slight difference changes everything. These twins remain physically connected and always share the same gender, with a surprising majority being female.
Their existence reveals just how complex early development really is. Something so slight in timing or cell behavior can lead to a life built on shared space and shared rhythms. Over time, researchers saw it less as a medical rarity and more as a quiet example of how the body can adapt against the odds.
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