Twin registers in Europe: an overview

Dorret I Boomsma

doi:10.1375/twin.1.1.34

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This paper is the first in a series that aims to give an overview of existing twin registers worldwide. A short description of 16 registries in nine European countries is presented. These registries have access to over 350 000 pairs and a resource for genetic–epidemiological research.

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