Department of Twin Research, London UK (DTR)

Department of Twin Research, London UK (DTR) TwinsUK, based at the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, is the UK's largest adul

It’s not just what you inherit - it’s how your body responds to the world around you.
22/04/2026

It’s not just what you inherit - it’s how your body responds to the world around you.

Hamish and Jack Friend (26), along with Arthur and Euan (24), conquered the 3,000-mile journey from the Canary Islands t...
20/04/2026

Hamish and Jack Friend (26), along with Arthur and Euan (24), conquered the 3,000-mile journey from the Canary Islands to Antigua in just 32 days.

This grueling adventure, known as one of the world’s toughest rows, had them battling storms and getting slapped by flying fish.

Although they were bested by a Catalan team that completed the journey in 31 days, the brothers' triumph was nothing short of remarkable.

Upon arriving at Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua at 4:20 AM on Saturday, the brothers celebrated their incredible feat by lighting red flares and standing proudly on their vessel.

Photo credit: APEX (telegraph article)

Let us know in the comments 😁
17/04/2026

Let us know in the comments 😁

Two sisters who believed they were fraternal twins discovered they were actually identical after one was diagnosed with ...
15/04/2026

Two sisters who believed they were fraternal twins discovered they were actually identical after one was diagnosed with leukaemia.

While preparing for a stem cell transplant, doctors realised their DNA was nearly identical, meaning one sister could no longer donate, despite being a perfect match in every other way.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, a transplant was still possible, and their story now highlights just how important stem cell donation is.

It’s also a reminder of how complex twin biology can be, even twins themselves don’t always know their true type.

Read the full story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c23zprxzj31o



Photo credit: PA Media

Twins, we want to hear from you 👯‍♀️ What’s something people ALWAYS assume about you and your twin… that isn’t true? ⬇️ ...
13/04/2026

Twins, we want to hear from you 👯‍♀️

What’s something people ALWAYS assume about you and your twin… that isn’t true?

⬇️ Drop it in the comments

Your experiences help shape how we talk about twins and research, so your voice matters.

Did you know? 🧐
10/04/2026

Did you know? 🧐

Thank you, Gill and Chris, for sharing! 🥰
08/04/2026

Thank you, Gill and Chris, for sharing! 🥰

There’s a lot more to research than what you see on the day of a study visit 😀Behind every project is a team working on:...
06/04/2026

There’s a lot more to research than what you see on the day of a study visit 😀

Behind every project is a team working on:
✔️ organising appointments
✔️ preparing samples
✔️ managing data
✔️ supporting participants
✔️ turning results into real studies

It’s a big team effort, and every role helps make research possible.

Science is built by people, for people 😁

Happy Easter 🥰
05/04/2026

Happy Easter 🥰

We recently spoke with science fiction author Stephen Oram about his latest short story My Vagus Proxy, which explores t...
04/04/2026

We recently spoke with science fiction author Stephen Oram about his latest short story My Vagus Proxy, which explores the fascinating connections between gut health, mental wellbeing, and our relationship with the environment.

The story, developed in collaboration with TwinsUK researcher Claire Steves, draws on real scientific ideas to imagine a hopeful near future, one where insights from research could positively shape both individual health and society.

Stephen shared how conversations with Claire and time spent with TwinsUK researchers and participants helped ground the story in real-world science. Rather than taking a dystopian approach, My Vagus Proxy focuses on what he calls a “thrutopic” future, exploring how we might move towards better outcomes through science, collaboration, and innovation.

Read the full interview on our website here: https://twinsuk.ac.uk/in-conversation-with-stephen-oram-imagining-a-healthier-future-through-science-fiction/

Quick question for our twins? 🧐
01/04/2026

Quick question for our twins? 🧐

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