QIMR Berghofer Twin and Family Studies
Twins and their families play a unique role in medical research because they allow scientists to estimate the relative importance of hereditary genetic factors compared to those from the environment in which we live.
The Brisbane Longitudinal Twin Study (BLTS) has been investigating genetic and environmental contributions to various diseases and conditions for over 30 years.
Here is a selection of the many studies made possible by the individuals and families who have generously participated – leading to research that continues to shape our understanding of health and disease.
Fewer moles, lower melanoma risk
Immune system plays a role in mole formation and melanoma risk
Females carry a higher genetic risk of depression
Driving global discoveries in eye health
The eye: A window into brain health
Tracking mental health from teens to adulthood
How your taste genes help shape what you drink
Prospective Imaging Study of Ageing (PISA)
Breakthrough in acne research
How much of your cerebellum’s size is in your DNA
Largest-ever genetic study of depression reveals new treatment possibilities
Twin studies confirm genetic insights
How brain folds differ between males and females – and why twins help us understand it
Australian Genetics of Bipolar Disorder Study (GBP)
