Twin Research for a healthy future

Join one of the most clinically detailed longitudinal twin studies in the world.

Professor Tim Spector from King’s College London set up the cohort in 1992 to investigate the incidence of osteoporosis and other rheumatologic diseases in several hundred monozygotic (identical) twins. We now have over 15,000 identical and non-identical twins from across the UK, with ages between eighteen and one hundred and our research has expanded to include multiple diseases and conditions.

Seeking Twins

We are always looking to expand our community and welcome new members.

Collaborate With Us

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.

Introduction to TwinsUK

Researching the link between our genes, the environment, and common diseases.

News

First Visits for “It’s Getting Hot in Here”...

We’re excited to share that the It’s Getting Hot in Here study is officially up and running, with our first participant visits now underway! Over...

25/06/2025

Advancing the future of research into metabolic health...

31st May 2025 -by Kings College London To honour the memory of British broadcaster, author and science journalist, Dr Michael Mosley, a new clinical research...

31/05/2025

Long-term exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ linked to changes...

14th May 2025 – by Aaruthy Suthahar Our recent study has shown that long-term exposure to certain man-made chemicals – known as PFAS – may...

14/05/2025

Engagement

The Department of Twin Research endeavours to share its research findings with the public and the media wherever possible. We have both an extensive public engagement programme, as well as a strong history of media coverage, often featuring our twin volunteers.

What our twins say about us

“We have been part of Twin Research for many years now. We thoroughly enjoy our visits to the team in London, who are always friendly and cheerful. Through Twin Research, we found out we were identical twins from our completed questionnaires. We were always told by Mum that we were fraternal twins. Thank you, Twin Research, for confirming our suspicions! 👩‍❤️‍👩 ”