Over the past 30 years we have learned a lot about telomeres, including what they are and where they are…
There is a growing body of clinical research investigating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and telomere biology – here we explore some…
Katie Bergstrom, a Genetic Counselor based in Seattle, kindly shares a guest blog discussing some important considerations for both individuals…
Telomerase is an enzyme whose main function is the maintenance of telomeres. Here we examine what the purpose of telomerase…
RepeatDx was established in British Columbia, Canada in May 2005. Fifteen years on, as we celebrate our anniversary, we wanted…
With research and clinical applications for telomere length measurements increasing we discuss some situations when it may be helpful for…
In 2005 Peter Lansdorp and Gary de Jong set out to address an unmet need, providing physicians with accurate and…
There are multiple different terms for telomere biology disorders, here we explain what they are and what conditions they can…
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic. While the risk in North Vancouver, British Columbia…
Telomere biology research is a growing and advancing field, but still people ask ‘can you actually measure telomere length?’ Here…