In 2004 there"s been a real "twin boom" in the Russian town of Kirov and scientists still have no idea as to how to approach the matter. Nowadays, the department's laboratory is conducting various experiments to study the effects on bio and electromagnetic fields on the natural process of cell division during meiosis. Scientists use lab rats in their experiments due to some of their similarities to the human organism. Although this is still an ongoing research, one thing has already been determined: the lower the mammalian class, the higher is the chance for twins to be born.In 2004 there's been a real "twin boom" in the Russian town of Kirov and scientists still have no idea as to how to approach the matter. In the meantime, the entire array of twins and triplets in the region is considered to be mere coincidence. However, according to medical statistics, one out of 100 people is a twin couple. As for triplets, they are born in every 7 000-10 000 couple. After taking a stroll through one of the town"s districts, one can easily begin doubting the statistics. The city"s population barely reaches 500 000 and identical couples (or even triplets seem to be everywhere).Scientific explanation"It is possible that some kind of electric field had its affect on such high multiple birth rate in the town," presumes chair of biology and genetics at Kirov"s medical academy Alexander Kosykh. "Any biological cell has its own electric charge and its own polarity. That is why, it is quite possible that strong electromagnetic field in this particular district somehow affects genetic processes. However, we cannot make any definite claims yet."Nowadays, the department"s laboratory is conducting various experiments to study the effects on bio and electromagnetic fields on the natural process of cell division during meiosis. Scientists use lab rats in their experiments due to some of their similarities to the human organism. Although this is still an ongoing research, one thing has already been determined: the lower the mammalian class, the higher is the chance for twins to be born.For instance, cats, dogs, rats almost always produce identical litter. African armadillo is an absolute champion in producing its "clones". This creature gives birth to absolutely identical babies. Horses, whales, elephants and more so human beings are not quite as fertile. This is exactly the Kirov"s phenomenon appears so mystical."It is also noteworthy to mention that in southern countries twins are born more often than in northern countries," notes Alexander Kosykh.
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