Journal article
The Brazilian Twin Registry
PH Ferreira, VC Oliveira, DR Junqueira, LC Cisneros, LC Ferreira, K Murphy, JR Ordoñana, JL Hopper, LF Teixeira-Salmela
Twin Research and Human Genetics | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS | Published : 2016
DOI: 10.1017/thg.2016.83
Abstract
The Brazilian Twin Registry (BTR) was established in 2013 and has impelled twin research in South America. The main aim of the initiative was to create a resource that would be accessible to the Brazilian scientific community as well as international researchers interested in the investigation of the contribution of genetic and environmental factors in the development of common diseases, phenotypes, and human behavior traits. The BTR is a joint effort between academic and governmental institutions from Brazil and Australia. The collaboration includes the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil, the University of Sydney and University of Melbourne in Australia, the Australian Twin..
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Awarded by National Council of Research
Awarded by CAPES foundation in Brazil
Funding Acknowledgements
We thank the twins who have agreed to become members of the BTR, the Australian Twin Registry, the Murcia Twin Registry, and the International Network of Twin Registries for all support. The Brazilian Twin Registry is funded by the National Council of Research (CNPq 400457/2014-8) and CAPES foundation in Brazil (CAPES BJT70_2013-400543/2013-3). None of the authors have any conflicts of interest to report.