Twin research for genetics and epigenetics of complex traits and diseases and obstetrical issues of multiple pregnancy.


 

Symposia and Session Highlights

Epigenetic studies in Twins: ¡°Interactions of genes, host and microbial environment"

Genetic variations of human population groups in physical and psychological traits

Methodology in twin studies: Quantitative genetics, Linkage, and GWAS

The genetic basis of human relationships: romantic relationships, friendships, and social network

The genetics of normal and abnormal cognitive and personality development

The genetics of physical growth and its associations with mental and social traits

The genetic basis of age-related traits

Stress and genetic and environmental risk factors for cancer

Genetic and environmental factors in reproductive health

Gene-environment interactions in complex ocular diseases and the search of endophenotypes

The genetics of obesity and related metabolic syndromes

Gene-environment interactions in child and adult psychopathology

Twin embryology

¡®The Bulmer session on biology of multiple pregnancy¡¯

Physical and mental Health of multiples born after assisted conception

Intervention strategies to improve the outcome of multiple pregnancy

Twin-singleton differences in health and psychological development

Achievements and cooperations among Northern European organizations of parents of multiples

Opportunities for parents of multiples to network with peers world-wide

Overviews of support services for families of multiples developed by COMBO organizations

Reviews of research studies completed by parents of multiples organizations world-wide

Comparison of multiple pregnancy outcome after natural and assisted conception