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Wisconsin Twin Panel.

Carol A Van Hulle1, Kathryn S Lemery, H Hill Goldsmith

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706-1696, USA. cavanhulle@facstaff.wisc.edu

Twin Research : the Official Journal of the International Society for Twin Studies
|January 23, 2003
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The Wisconsin Twin Panel studies how genes and environment impact child development. Researchers examine epigenetic factors, temperament, and risk factors for psychopathology in twins.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Child Psychiatry

Background:

  • The Wisconsin Twin Panel, established in 1994, focuses on childhood mood and behavioral disorders.
  • Recruitment targets families with newborn twins in Wisconsin within six months of birth.
  • The panel supports three longitudinal research projects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate epigenetic contributions to infant and toddler development (emotional, physical, cognitive, motoric).
  • Examine physiological correlates of childhood temperament.
  • Identify early risk and resiliency factors for child psychopathology.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study design utilizing twin cohorts.
  • Videotaped observational assessments.

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  • Collection of biological measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Ongoing research exploring complex developmental pathways.
    • Focus on interplay between genetic and environmental influences.
    • Identification of early indicators for developmental disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • The Wisconsin Twin Panel provides a valuable resource for understanding child development.
    • Epigenetic, physiological, and risk factor research informs early intervention strategies.
    • Longitudinal data collection is crucial for tracking developmental trajectories.