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Gay people often have older brothers. Why? And does it matter?

by Selena Simmons-Duffin April 15, 2024

Credit: Lily Padula for NPR The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from…
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Sisters make peace with dark memories through art, science and each other

by Gabriel Spitzer April 13, 2024

Enlarge this image Sisters Sofie Elliott (left) and Simone Elliott say that reconciling their memories felt especially important as they waded into…
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National Siblings Day is a celebration born of love — and grief

by Maria Godoy April 10, 2024

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental…
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A gunman stole his twin from him. This is what he’s learned about grieving a sibling

by Rhitu Chatterjee April 10, 2024

Enlarge this image At left, Zion Kelly holds a photo of his late twin brother Zaire Kelly. At right, Zion keeps this…
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In the womb, a brother’s hormones can shape a sister’s future

by Jon Hamilton April 9, 2024

Credit: Lily Padula for NPR The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from…
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Blended families are common. Here are tips to help stepsiblings get along

by Maria Godoy April 6, 2024

Enlarge this image Lily Padula for NPR Lily Padula for NPR The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways…
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These twin brothers are identical, but their autism isn’t

by Jon Hamilton April 4, 2024

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental…
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These identical twins both grew up with autism, but took very different paths

by Jon Hamilton April 4, 2024

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental…