Current Studies

Dietary and biomarker measurement in the Washington State Twin Registry

This research study is being done to explore the relationship between eating frequency and health outcomes. It will also explore whether risk for disease is predicted with biomarkers that are typically associated with eating frequency. Identical or same-sex fraternal twins are eligible to participate. By comparing twin pairs to other twin pairs, and comparing twins […]

Social Connectedness and Health Outcomes in Twins

This research study is being done to explore the role of social relationships on health outcomes. A great deal of evidence has found that high-quality social relationships are associated with a lower risk of illness and death from a variety of diseases. Social disconnection and poor relationship quality are both associated with a higher risk […]