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Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research

MCTFR's 35-year twin study started with 650+ pairs in 1987 and now spans generations.

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Transfer Students Thrive at UMN Psychology

UMN Psychology is one of the largest majors on the TC Campus, which includes a significant proportion of transfer students.

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Investigating the R in (R)evolution of Open Science

Why is R so important to the Open Science movement and the field of Psychology?

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Recent News

24 University of Minnesota researchers among most cited in the world in 2025

Psychology professor Robert Krueger was listed in the Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list, representing the top one percent of researchers in their field.

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24 University of Minnesota researchers among most cited in the world in 2025

In 2025, 24 University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers are listed in the Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list, representing the top one percent of…

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Liz Szanton Receives Two Research Grants

Congratulations to Liz Szanton for receiving the 2025 APAGS/Psi Chi Junior Scientist Fellowship and the American Psychological Foundation Springfield Research Fund Grant.

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Accolades

News about the publications, creative activities, and recognition given to our faculty, staff, and graduate students

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APA Health Advisory Warns Against Generative AI Chatbots for Mental Health Care

According to Richard Landers and colleagues, generative AI is still too unpredictable for use in place of a qualified mental health professional.

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