Which twin lives longest?

The record for the oldest living identical twins was held by Japanese sisters Umeno Sumiyama and Koume Kodama, who were confirmed at over 107 years old in September 2021; they broke the previous record held by Japan's Kin Narita and Gin Kanie (Kinsan Ginsan). For living non-identical twins, the title was held by UK siblings Elsie Parkinson and George Bradley, who were verified at over 96 years old in July 2023. For the oldest conjoined twins ever, the Galyon brothers, Ronnie and Donnie, lived to be 68, breaking the prior record in 2014.

How old are the oldest living twins?

Umeno and Koume were born in 1913 on Shodoshima island in western Japan on Nov. 5 ,they were the 3rd and 4th of 11 siblings . Now 107 years old the Guinness World Records certified the two Japanese sisters as the world's oldest living identical twins.

Do twins have a longer lifespan?

While both fraternal and identical twins outperformed their non-twin counterparts, identical twins showed even greater gains in life expectancy over fraternal twins, leading scientists to theorize that identical twins perhaps form deeper bonds due to an enhanced ability to predict their sibling's needs.

Who is the oldest living conjoined twin now?

The longest-living conjoined twins in history were Ronnie and Donnie Galyon, who lived to be 68 years old, passing away on July 4, 2020, in Ohio, USA, after being born on October 28, 1951. Joined from the chest to the pelvis, they shared organs but had separate hearts, heads, and limbs, defying medical expectations for their lifespan, a feat recognized by Guinness World Records. 

Can conjoined twins live if one dies?

Yes, one conjoined twin can die while the other lives, but it's extremely risky, often requiring immediate, complex surgery to separate the deceased twin and prevent the survivor from dying from sepsis, organ failure, or circulatory collapse due to shared systems. Survival depends heavily on how the twins are connected, the extent of shared vital organs (like the heart), and the ability to quickly separate them to isolate the dead tissue.
 

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Can one conjoined twin sleep while the other is awake?

Yes, conjoined twins can have different sleep and wake cycles, with studies showing significant independence in their sleep patterns, meaning one can be awake while the other sleeps, though synchronization varies depending on the type of conjoining and age, with some cases showing near-independent brain activity. The level of fusion, shared organs, and neurological connections heavily influences how much control each twin has over their own body, but independent states of consciousness, like sleeping or being awake, are possible. 

Did Ganga and Jamuna survive?

Although both survived the surgery, believed to be only the second of its kind, they had varying degrees of impairment, with Ganga having brain damage and Jamuna being unable to walk. Ganga subsequently died in 2008 of pneumonia and meningitis. In 2016, a book was published in Singapore about their lives.

How rare is Abby and Brittany's condition?

Abby and Brittany Hensel were born in 1990 with an extremely rare condition— dicephalus parapagus twins occur in about 1 in 200,000 births, but almost none survive infancy.

Has there ever been conjoined twins of different sexes?

Yes, it is possible and has occurred for conjoined twins to be of different sexes, though rare, often involving chromosomal anomalies like one twin being XY (male) and the other XO (female, Turner Syndrome) or through chimerism (fusion of two different zygotes), with famous examples like Lori and George Schappell (born female, George identified as male) demonstrating gender variance even with shared DNA, but true opposite-sex conjoined pairs usually stem from specific genetic fusion events, making them a medical marvel. 

How did Ronnie and Donnie Galyon pass away?

Ronnie and Donnie Galyon, the world's longest-surviving conjoined twins, died of natural causes, specifically congestive heart failure, on July 4, 2020, at age 68, passing together in hospice care in Ohio due to their shared physical connection and failing systems. Their bodies, joined at the abdomen but with separate organs, became too tired, leading to their simultaneous passing after a decade of declining health, with their brother noting, "Their bodies were tired and it was time".
 

What does the Bible say about twins?

The Bible mentions twins primarily through notable figures like Jacob and Esau, illustrating themes of divine purpose, rivalry, and God's choice (Genesis 25), and Perez and Zerah, highlighting birth order and God's intervention (Genesis 38). While not directly about twins, verses like Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 emphasize the strength and benefit of companionship, paralleling the bond twins share. 

Who carries the gene for twins?

The tendency for fraternal twins is genetic and carried by the mother, specifically a gene for hyperovulation (releasing multiple eggs) that she inherits from her mother or father, but it's the woman who ovulates multiple eggs who has twins, not the father. A father can pass the gene to his daughters, increasing their chances, but his own family history of fraternal twins doesn't directly affect his partner's odds, though factors like age, diet, and fertility treatments also play a role. Identical twins, however, are generally not genetic and occur randomly when one fertilized egg splits.
 

When one twin dies, what happens to the other?

When one twin dies, the experience for the survivor varies greatly depending on whether it happens before birth (vanishing twin), during birth, or later in life; prenatally, the other often absorbs the tissue (vanishing twin syndrome) or faces neurological risks if sharing blood (monochorionic twins), while the surviving twin later deals with profound grief, identity shifts, and loneliness, feeling a loss deeper than other siblings. 

Do twin moms live longer?

Compared with other mothers, women who deliver twins live longer, have more children than expected, bear babies at shorter intervals over a longer time, and are older at their last birth, according to a new study.

Are Kin and Gin still alive?

Kin Narita (成田 きん, Narita Kin; née Yano (矢野);1 August 1892 – 23 January 2000) and Gin Kanie (蟹江 ぎん, Kanie Gin; née Yano (矢野); 1 August 1892 – 28 February 2001), known together as Kinsan Ginsan (きんさんぎんさん), were Japanese identical twin sisters known for their longevity and for being the oldest living twins, living to ...

Which twin is older, first born or second born?

In twin babies, who is older? Legally, the one who comes out first. Realistically, if a glob of cells splits into two portions and each portion becomes a human being, you can't declare one older than the other. Even in fraternal twinning there's no way to know which egg was fertilized first.

Do conjoined twins have two separate private parts?

Conjoined twins' private parts vary; some have one set of external genitalia for both, while others might have two, but often they share reproductive organs, a pelvis, and even a uterus, as seen with Abby and Brittany Hensel who share one system. The number and configuration depend on how they fused, with some cases having two distinct sets requiring surgical reconstruction or one shared, functional system for both individuals.
 

Are Rose and Raven Rosenberg real?

No, Rose and Raven Rosenberg are fictional characters, but they were portrayed by real-life conjoined twins Lori and Dori (George) Schappell in a 2004 episode of the TV show Nip/Tuck, bringing their real story of being craniopagus twins (joined at the head) into the spotlight. While the characters were fictional, Lori and George Schappell were very real, sharing vital blood vessels and part of their brains, and were famous as the world's oldest living conjoined twins before their deaths in 2024.
 

What happens if one conjoined twin dies?

If one conjoined twin dies, it triggers an immediate medical crisis for the survivor, requiring urgent separation surgery to prevent the dead tissue from causing fatal sepsis, infection, or organ failure due to shared blood vessels and organs; the outcome heavily depends on the degree of fusion, with shared vital organs making survival much harder, but doctors often attempt separation to save the living twin from overwhelming toxicity.
 

Why can't you say Siamese twins?

You can still say "Siamese twins," but it's outdated and often replaced by the more accurate and sensitive term, "conjoined twins," because the original term links to historical "freak shows," isn't geographically accurate for most cases (as it comes from Chang and Eng Bunker of Siam, now Thailand), and can feel dehumanizing, similar to outdated terms for other conditions. "Conjoined twins" is the preferred medical and respectful term for twins physically joined in utero. 

How does intimacy work with conjoined twins?

Conjoined twins navigate intimacy through extensive communication, setting firm boundaries, and respecting each other's needs, often involving a third party (the partner) and sometimes planning sexual activity to accommodate both twins, as one might be uninterested or feel disconnected, using tools like headphones for privacy, while non-sexual intimacy (cuddling, affection) requires similar coordination, with one twin's partner primarily engaging with the consenting twin and respecting the other's boundaries, such as the asexual twin, notes News.com.au and Yahoo Entertainment.
 

Who controls the legs of Abby and Brittany?

Abby controls their right arm and leg, Brittany controls the left. Their parents decided against separation surgery when they were born, deeming it too risky.

Do Abby and Brittany Hensel sleep at the same time?

Though they each can sleep, eat and talk separately, Brittany—who is anatomically joined to her sibling from the belly button down—operate one body, resulting in the siblings needing to be highly in sync with one another.

How did Ganga lose her ring?

How did Ganga lose her ring? Ganga lost her ring while washing clothes in the river.

Are the Herrin twins LDS?

“If I just took a picture of you, would you be OK with it? No, you would not.” They said they are not often excluded by other teenagers, partly because they grew up in the same neighborhood and have a support system in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maliyah Herrin said.