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Doppelgängers Don't Just Look Alike—They Also Share DNA. New research finds genetic and lifestyle similarities between unrelated pairs of “virtual twins” (www.smithsonianmag.com)
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[–] Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago (4 children)

So should you avoid having kids with someone you look similar too then? Like is it that the virtual twins have genetic similarities akin to 3rd cousins or siblings...

[–] Impractical_Island@lemmy.world 4 points 21 hours ago

This is why my sister and I always use protection.

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