TwinsUK research

The UK's largest adult twin registry, researching the genetics of ageing & complex diseases. Dept of Twin Research, KCL: twin research for a healthy future.

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

In honour of Dr Michael Mosley, we are working with his family, King's & CDRF to appoint a dedicated research scientist to advance research into practical ways of improving metabolic health.
Profs Tim Spector & Claire Steves:
@lifeatkings https://t.co/y2s1XMuxLN

[King's College London @KingsCollegeLon]

We are pleased to announce a new clinical research fellowship at King’s to advance the nation’s metabolic health in honour of British broadcaster, author, and science journalist Dr Michael Mosley.

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

We’re hiring a Data Manager at TwinsUK, King’s College London! Lead data curation, governance & NHS linkage for health & ageing studies. Fixed‑term until 31/12/2028. Apply by 10 June: https://t.co/3U28BDM4kr

[King's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine @kingsmedicine]

A new study by Professor Kerrin Small, Dr Alan Hodgkinson and colleagues reveals that low-level exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, can affect molecular processes in the skin.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/XJrFKxMVCr

@TwinsUKres @KingsCollegeLon

[Arthritis UK @arthritisukorg]

Looking for the #research project that made an impact this year? Time to shine the spotlight on fantastic #researchers.

Cast your vote and support your top pick by reading our highlights and commenting below. Every vote counts! 👇 https://t.co/4AIAwbkY6w

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

@timspector' s revised book on twins & epigenetics is out TODAY! 🎉 It reveals why we’re so much more than our genes—even compared to siblings.

Also, a shoutout to one of our professors @jordanatbell for her contributions! 🧬✨

📖 https://t.co/L9dYZdl6gp

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

@timspector revised book on twins & epigenetics is out now! 🎉 It reveals why we’re so much more than our genes - even compared to siblings.

Also, a shoutout to one of our professors @jordanatbell for her contributions! 🧬✨

📖 https://t.co/L9dYZdl6gp

[Tim Spector MD (Prof) @timspector]

My book on twins and epigenetics has been revised and re- released today - it explains why we are so different to our genes and our siblings !
https://t.co/7qfcm9To26

[BMJ_Open @BMJ_Open]

Quantitative sensory testing and chronic pain syndromes: a cross-sectional study from TwinsUK https://t.co/K98Q4Ewk9X

[Insider @thisisinsider]

A scientist who researches healthy aging shares how she eats and works out https://t.co/O4hdTjTmWD

[Raheleh Rahbari @R_Rahbari]

II'm excited to finally share our study on the mutational landscape and selection dynamics in sperm, now live on medRxiv: https://t.co/S5VzzvOrA1. We explored how positive selection impacts mutation rates, especially with age. Here’s a quick thread on our findings! 🧵👇

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

Did you see us in The Times over the weekend?

TwinsUK will be part of an international project along with @Join_ZOE looking to understand why cancer rates are rising in under-50s. We will be running a diet trial in late 2025

https://t.co/EwNfOYPsdo

[BBC London @BBCLondonNews]

Meet the London twins cleaning our city's unloved spaces. 🧹🫧

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

Last week’s Twins MRI Study Away Day at LIHE was a hit! We celebrated scanning ~250 twins and discussed linking MRI with epigenetic data for future breakthroughs. Huge thanks to all involved! 🙌 Read more: https://t.co/62a9sobzX6

[TwinsUK research @TwinsUKres]

We're hiring a Research Programme Manager at King's College London! This role involves leading and managing two high-profile studies within a dynamic academic environment.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://t.co/MyV417Bito

[King's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine @kingsmedicine]

Genevieve Lachance is a Data Manager in @lifecourse_KCL, working on the @TwinsUKres project.

We spoke to Genevieve to find out more about her work and what she gets up to outside of the office (including singing in a video with Annie Lennox!)⬇️
https://t.co/yJ1jxRKKAz

[Christopher Shore @C_J_Shore]

I'm very excited to share our paper investigating genetic impacts on the skin methylome! A massive thanks to all co authors and colleagues at @TwinsUKres who have contributed to this work!

https://t.co/QzXJ3tPUzp

[Jordana Bell @jordanatbell]

Exciting to see our new paper identifying genetic effects on the skin methylome now out in print!

Great work by @C_J_Shore & nice collaboration with the wider team incl @sergio_vim @VeroBataille @timspector @kerrin_small

@TwinsUKres @lifecourse_KCL @kingsmedicine

[CLOSER @CLOSER_UK]

📌Tickets are now available for our *free* in-person 2024 early career researcher conference and training event!

The day will include practical training workshops and sessions showcasing research from the next generation of longitudinal researchers.
https://t.co/ANmw7sjf0N