Australian study to probe why some twins respond differently to infections, treatments
An Australian-led study is investigating why identical twins with different immune-mediated diseases respond differently to infections and treatments. The research aims to determine the influence of genetics versus environmental factors on immune system function.
Why it matters
Understanding these variations could lead to more personalized medical treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Nicole and Amanda Campbell have always been close. ( Supplied: Nicole and Amanda Campbell )
Link copied Share Share article Identical twins Nicole and Amanda Campbell may look and sound alike, but that's where the similarities end.
"Amanda and I have very different personalities," Nicole says.
"We process information differently. We see the world differently."
And there's another difference between the Campbell twins, now in their 40s, which scientists want to learn more about: their immune responses.
Nicole and Amanda Campbell are in remission after supporting each other through significant health challenges. ( Supplied: Nicole and Amanda Campbell )
Nicole and Amanda are in remission from separate chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
Nicole was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, a long-term condition that causes swelling and irritation in the digestive tract, when she was about 11.
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