Dorret Boomsma: Twins make the difference

Twins fascinate people and science. How do genetic similarities determine our actions? Biological psychologist and twin researcher Dorret Boomsma investigates this using data from over 40.000 twins and their families. The Twin Registry contains a wealth of information on our behaviour and health.

Academy Merian Prize
The Academy Merian Prize was established to draw attention to female researchers and to encourage more women in the Netherlands to pursue scientific and scholarly careers. The prize is made possible by the SNS REAAL Fund.