TwinsUK part of the NIHR BioResource

TwinsUK has been offered a great opportunity to be integrated into the BioResource. This is a government initiative funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).www.atoledo.comThe NIHR BioResource brings together the efforts of several excellent Biomedical Research Centres across the UK to generate a register of thousands of volunteers, both with and without health problems, who are willing to be approached to participate in research studies investigating the links between genes, the environment, health and disease.

To find out more you can view the video here.

Recent Blog Post

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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...

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...

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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...