Twin Research and Human Genetics

Aims & Scope

Twin Research and Human Genetics is the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies.

Twin Research and Human Genetics covers all areas of human genetics with an emphasis on twin studies, genetic epidemiology, psychiatric and behavioral genetics, and research on multiple births in the fields of epidemiology, genetics, endocrinology, fetal pathology, obstetrics and pediatrics.

Through Twin Research and Human Genetics the society aims to publish the latest research developments in twin studies throughout the world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.372

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	95

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14547

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	117

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Age-Related Changes in Heritability of Behavioral Phenotypes Over Adolescence and Young Adulthood: A Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 375

  Authors: Sarah E., Charles O., Kenneth S.

• Netherlands Twin Register: From Twins to Twin Families

  Citation: 338

  Authors: Dorret I., Eco J. C. de, Jacqueline M., Janine H., Marijn A., Jouke-Jan, Danielle, Toos C. E. M. van, James J., Meike, Gonneke

• Twin Studies on Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: A Review

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Daniël S., Daniëlle C., Aartjan T., Dorret I.

• Anesthesia and Cognitive Performance in Children: No Evidence for a Causal Relationship

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Meike, Robert R., Dorret I.

• The Swedish Twin Registry in the Third Millennium: An Update

  Citation: 307

  Authors: Paul, Patrick F., Sven, Margaret, Sofie, Eva, Camilla, Magnus, Alicja, Lars, Ulf de, Martin, Juni, Nancy L.

• The Swedish Twin Registry: Establishment of a Biobank and Other Recent Developments

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Patrik K. E., Catarina, Iffat, Andrea, Alexander, Hasse, Linda, Sebastian, Fredrik, Niklas, Henrik, Anastasia, Clara Hellner, Maria, Henrik, Sven, Magnus, Erik, Lars, Ulf, Nancy L., Paul

• The Child and Adolescent Twin Study in Sweden (CATSS)

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Henrik, Sebastian, Linnea, Nora, Camilla, Eva, Niklas, Patrik K. E., Linda, Sven, Christopher, Clara, Maria, Paul

• VEGAS2: Software for More Flexible Gene-Based Testing

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Aniket, Stuart

• Twins Early Development Study (TEDS): A Genetically Sensitive Investigation of Cognitive and Behavioral Development From Childhood to Young Adulthood

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Claire M. A., Oliver S. P., Robert

• The UK Adult Twin Registry (TwinsUK Resource)

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Alireza, Christopher J., Deborah J., Timothy D.

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