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TwinsUK 30th Anniversary

2022 marks 30 years of TwinsUK – a fantastic milestone made possible by our TwinsUK members’ incredible commitment to health research. Find out more about how we will celebrate our TwinsUK members below.

30th anniversary plans

Looking to collaborate?

We aim to facilitate and encourage the sharing of TwinsUK data and samples with the world’s scientific community to promote and contribute to scientific research and generate new knowledge. Find out more by visiting our data access pages below.

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Our Research

Find out more about our research themes, our research team, meetings and journal clubs, and search our publications.

Resources for Researchers

Find out about the data and samples we hold and how to apply for access.

Media and Engagement

Find contact details for media and engagement work and read about our twin volunteer and public engagement programmes.

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Under pressure: The link between belly fat, blood pressure and food responses revealed

26th October 2022 - By Paz García In a world first, a team of researchers led by TwinsUK has found...

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