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  • Genetics
  • Epidemiology

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  • Twin studies have a long history, with over 2748 publications since 1950.
  • Global twin cohorts comprise approximately 1.5 million twins.
  • German twin studies are historically underrepresented, with ongoing efforts to expand them.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the global development of twin studies and databases over the past century.
  • To highlight the ethical and data protection challenges in establishing and expanding twin cohorts.
  • To examine the structure, legal, ethical, and data protection aspects of twin cohorts using the Tübingen TwinHealth Initiative as an example.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature research.
  • Medical history analysis.
  • Case study of the Tübingen TwinHealth Initiative.

Main Results:

  • Worldwide, twin cohorts have significantly expanded since World War II, with a consistent increase in publications.
  • Developing large twin cohorts presents ethical and data protection challenges.
  • Germany currently has two major twin cohorts: HealthTwiSt (biomedical) and TwinLife (sociological-psychological), alongside disease-specific cohorts.

Conclusions:

  • Twin cohorts are invaluable for long-term research into disease predisposition versus environmental factors.
  • The Tübingen TwinHealth Initiative exemplifies the structure and considerations for establishing a modern twin cohort.
  • Continued development of twin cohorts is essential for advancing medical research and understanding complex health questions.