TwinsUK – The biggest twin registry in the UK for the study of ageing related diseases

15,000 Twins
138+ Studies
1,000+ Publications
59 Researchers

TwinsUK 30th Anniversary

2022 marked 30 years of TwinsUK – a fantastic milestone made possible by our TwinsUK members’ incredible commitment to health research. Find out more about how we celebrated 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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Seeking Twins

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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.

Latest News

28th Nov, 2023

Exciting News at TwinsUK: Meet Our New Head of Department!

28th November 2023 - by Aaruthy Suthahar We are delighted to let you know that whilst Tim Spector continues to...

21st Nov, 2023

TwinsUK Featured in ITV and BBC Documentaries on Ultra-Processed Foods

21st November 2023 - by Aaruthy Suthahar TwinsUK has recently been in the spotlight as our Director, Tim Spector, and...

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