MRC Epidemiology Unit - Publications Database

Genome-wide association study meta-analysis of dizygotic twinning illuminates genetic regulation of female fecundity.

Mbarek H, Gordon SD, Duffy DL, Hubers N, Mortlock S, Beck JJ, Hottenga JJ, Pool R, Dolan CV, Actkins KV, Gerring ZF, van Dongen J, Ehli EA, Iacono WG, McGue M, Chasman DI, Gallagher CS, Schilit SLP, Morton CC, Pare G, Willemsen G, Whiteman DC, Olsen CM, Derom C, Vlietinck R, Gudbjartsson D, Cannon-Albright L, Krapohl E, Plomin R, Magnusson PKE, Pedersen NL, Hysi P, Mangino M, Spector TD, Palviainen T, Milaneschi Y, Penninnx BW, Campos AI, Ong KK, Perry JRB, Lambalk CB, Kaprio J, Olafsson I, Duroure K, Revenu C, Rentería ME, Yengo L, Davis L, Derks EM, Medland SE, Stefánsson H, Stefansson K, Del Bene F, Reversade B, Montgomery GW, Boomsma DI, Martin NG

Human reproduction (Oxford, England). Dec 2023

(DOI : 10.1093/humrep/dead247)

Changes in genetic and environmental effects on growth during infancy.

Touwslager RN, Gielen M, Mulder AL, Gerver WJ, Zimmermann LJ, Fowler T, Houben AJ, Stehouwer CD, Derom C, Vlietinck R, Loos RJ, Zeegers MP

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Nov 2011

(DOI : 10.3945/ajcn.111.012757)

The contribution of prenatal environment and genetic factors to the association between birth weight and adult grip strength.

Ridgway CL, Sharp SJ, Derom C, Beunen G, Fagard R, Vlietinck R, Ekelund U, Loos RJ

PLoS ONE. Sep 2010

(DOI : 10.1371/journal.pone.0017955)

Determinants of infant growth in four age windows: a twin study.

Touwslager RN, Gielen M, Derom C, Mulder AL, Gerver WJ, Zimmermann LJ, Houben AJ, Stehouwer CD, Vlietinck R, Loos RJ, Zeegers MP

The Journal of pediatrics. Mar 2010

(DOI : 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.10.005)

Parent-of-origin specific linkage and association of the IGF2 gene region with birth weight and adult metabolic risk factors.

Souren NY, Paulussen AD, Steyls A, Loos RJ, Brandao RD, Gielen M, Smeets HJ, Beunen G, Fagard R, Derom C, Vlietinck R, Geraedts JP, Zeegers MP

International Journal of Obesity. Jun 2009

(DOI : 10.1038/ijo.2009.126)

Anthropometry, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in the East Flanders Prospective Twin Survey: linkage of candidate genes using two sib-pair based variance components analyses.

Souren NY, Zeegers MP, Janssen RG, Steyls A, Gielen M, Loos RJ, Beunen G, Fagard R, Stassen AP, Aerssens J, Derom C, Vlietinck R, Paulussen AD

Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies. Oct 2008

(DOI : 10.1375/twin.11.5.505)

Common SNPs in LEP and LEPR associated with birth weight and type 2 diabetes-related metabolic risk factors in twins.

Souren NY, Paulussen AD, Steyls A, Loos RJ, Stassen AP, Gielen M, Smeets HJ, Beunen G, Fagard R, Derom C, Vlietinck R, Geraedts JP, Zeegers MP

International Journal of Obesity. May 2008

(DOI : 10.1038/ijo.2008.68)

Twin-specific intrauterine 'growth' charts based on cross-sectional birthweight data.

Gielen M, Lindsey PJ, Derom C, Loos RJ, Souren NY, Paulussen AD, Zeegers MP, Derom R, Vlietinck R, Nijhuis JG

Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies. Mar 2008

(DOI : 10.1375/twin.11.2.224)

Genetic and environmental determination of tracking in subcutaneous fat distribution during adolescence.

Peeters MW, Beunen GP, Maes HH, Loos RJ, Claessens AL, Vlietinck R, Thomis MA

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Sep 2007

(DOI : 10.1093/ajcn/86.3.652)

Anthropometry, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in the East Flanders Prospective Twin Survey: heritabilities.

Souren NY, Paulussen AD, Loos RJ, Gielen M, Beunen G, Fagard R, Derom C, Vlietinck R, Zeegers MP

Diabetologia. May 2007

(DOI : 10.1007/s00125-007-0784-z)

Twin birth weight standards.

Gielen M, Lindsey PJ, Derom C, Loos RJ, Derom R, Nijhuis JG, Vlietinck R

Neonatology. Aug 2006

(DOI : 10.1159/000102055)