The Hungarian Twin Registry Update: Turning From a Voluntary to a Population-Based Registry
| Title | The Hungarian Twin Registry Update: Turning From a Voluntary to a Population-Based Registry |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Authors | Tarnoki, A. D., D. L. Tarnoki, B. Forgo, Helga Szabo, Dora Melicher, J. Metneki, and L. Littvay |
| Journal title | Twin Research and Human Genetic |
| Year | 2019 |
| Pages | 561-566 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Abstract | Since our last report on the voluntary Hungarian Twin Registry (HTR) in 2012, the number of pairs or multiplets included increased from 310 to 1044. Efforts to turn the registry into a population-based one are on the way. Nearly 128,000 twins living in Hungary (98,500 adults) will be mailed information on how to register on the new HTR website. Twins will be asked to invite their spouses and immediate family members. Meanwhile, strong cooperation through exchange programs has been developed with other foreign twin registries. Current research focuses on radiogenomics, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, gut microbiome as well as basic molecular research and yielded new awards and further publications. |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2019.100 |
Unit:
Department of Political Science
Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy and International Relations
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