Aims and Scope
Twin Research and Human Genetics is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published bimonthly by the Cambridge University Press. It is the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies (ISTS). The journal covers research on the biology and epidemiology of twinning as well as biomedical and behavioral twin- and molecular-genetic research. According to the Journal Citation Reports, it has a 2018 impact factor of 1.159. The journal was established in 1998 and has been edited by Robert Derom (1998–1999), and Nick Martin (2000–present). The title is a translation of Acta Geneticae Medicae et Gemellologiae, from 1952 until 1978 the official organ of the Permanent Committee for the International Congresses of Human Genetics and Società italiana di genetica medica, the original title of the first journal of the ISTS. Less
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- PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyBi-monthly
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- Publication Start Year1998
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Since when has Twin Research and Human Genetics been publishing? 
The Twin Research and Human Genetics has been publishing since 1998 till date.
How frequently is the Twin Research and Human Genetics published? 
Twin Research and Human Genetics is published Bi-monthly.
Who is the publisher of Twin Research and Human Genetics? 
The publisher of Twin Research and Human Genetics is CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS.
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Twin Research and Human Genetics? 
The eISSN number is 1839-2628 and pISSN number is 1832-4274 for Twin Research and Human Genetics.
What is the focus of this journal? 
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Birth weight, Allele, Body mass index, Mental health, Emotionality, Gestation, Exercise, Gestational sac, Social mobility, Psychological distress, Mitogen-activated protein kinase, Questionnaire, Educational attainment, Eating behavior, Chronic disease, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Brain development, Gene expression, Fetal loss, Overweight.
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