The Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology Unit at St Thomas’ Hospital, London is renowned for have the most widely studied database of twins in the world. It has nearly 10,000 adult twin volunteers on its books and has studied everything from obesity and back pain to sense of humour.
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March, 2023
Diet high in protein linked with loss of muscle
9th March 2023 – By Aaruthy Suthahar Researchers from TwinsUK have found that rather than being protective, high protein intake...

February, 2023
Can use of proton pump inhibitors increase your risk of fractures?
1st February 2023 – By Aaruthy Suthahar Researchers from TwinsUK have found that taking proton pump inhibitors is linked with...

January, 2023
How much of a boost do “booster” COVID-19 jabs give?
26th January 2022 – By Aaruthy Suthahar Scientists have found the “booster” COVID-19 vaccine programme led to a large boost...