The Netherlands Twin Register biobank: a resource for genetic epidemiological studies.

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The Netherlands Twin Register biobank: a resource for genetic epidemiological studies.

Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies - 1 Jun 2010

Willemsen Gonneke, de Geus Eco J C, Bartels Meike, van Beijsterveldt C E M Toos, Brooks Andy I, Estourgie-van Burk G Frederique, Fugman Douglas A, Hoekstra Chantal, Hottenga Jouke-Jan, Kluft Kees, Meijer Piet, Montgomery Grant W, Rizzu Patrizia, Sondervan David, Smit August B, Spijker Sabine, Suchiman H Eka D, Tischfield Jay A, Lehner Thomas, Slagboom P Eline, Boomsma Dorret I

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In 2004 the Netherlands Twin Register (NTR) started a large scale biological sample collection in twin families to create a resource for genetic studies on health, lifestyle and personality. Between January 2004 and July 2008, adult participants from NTR research projects were invited into the study. During a home visit between 7:00 and 10:00 am, fasting blood and morning urine samples were collected. Fertile...

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DOI: 10.1375/twin.13.3.231

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