Visit Experiences at TwinsUK
"The three hour visit was busy with numerous computer, physical and mental tasks, plus donations of blood for TwinsUK and KCL research. We compared notes afterwards and enjoyed a canteen...
Twin Stories
“Natalie and I love being twins and we spend a lot of time together, as we have very similar interests. We jumped at the chance a few years ago to...
Experiences at TwinsUK
"Amelia and I have been part of the twins research for 20+ years, firstly by filling in the questionnaire's and then coming to London whenever possible, we love every minute...
Twin Stories
“I can only say that being a twin was fun and competitive when we were younger, as we were constantly compared. However, as we grew up the competitiveness disappeared. We...
TwinsUK Visit Stories
"We have been registered with the Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology for the last 16 years after our mum saw an advert in the local newspaper! We have...
International Womens Day Celebrations
In previous years we have asked our twins to share any memories or women they want to honour for International Women's Day. Here are just some of the few incredible...
Growing up with two sets of identical twins in one family
Janet Morgan and her identical twin, Janese Samuels joined TwinsUK in 1999 and have taken part in over 15 research projects. They also fronted a campaign to encourage more diversity...
Identical or Non-Identical?
Stories from twins who discover their true zygosity in adulthood Over the 24 years of studying twins we have learnt that non-identical twins can look surprisingly similar to each other...
Claire and Jill tell their unique story of adoption
TwinsUK members, Claire and Jill tell their unique story of adoption, betrayal, growth and personal discovery for the first time Our mother, Johanna, gave birth to identical twins in 1961...
Explorer twins
Hugo and Ross Turner are a set of adventurous and enthusiastic twins, who embarked on a trek through Greenland, Hugo using modern gear, and Ross using similar kit to that...