Biobanks and population cohorts
TwinsUK
Also known as: TwinsUK
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Around 15,000 twins with decades of clinical, genetic and ‘omics’ data — useful for separating genetic from environmental effects.
Application required Varies Samples GeneticHow it can replace animal studies
Twin studies separate the effects of genes and environment in people.
How to get access
Application to the TwinsUK Resource Executive Committee.
- Access level
- Application required
- Who can use it
- Researchers worldwide.
- Cost
- Varies
Data held
Population
From NAMsDB (https://namsdb.uk/resource/twinsuk), release data under CC BY 4.0. Printed 26/10/2026.