Why do we need telomeres?

4 years ago

Over the past 30 years we have learned a lot about telomeres, including what they are and where they are…

3 reasons it may be helpful to order a telomere test for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

4 years ago

There is a growing body of clinical research investigating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and telomere biology – here we explore some…

Guest blog: Genetic Counselor Katie discusses important considerations when testing for a Telomere Biology Disorder

4 years ago

Katie Bergstrom, a Genetic Counselor based in Seattle, kindly shares a guest blog discussing some important considerations for both individuals…

What is telomerase?

4 years ago

Telomerase is an enzyme whose main function is the maintenance of telomeres. Here we examine what the purpose of telomerase…

15 Facts about RepeatDx to Celebrate our 15th Anniversary

5 years ago

RepeatDx was established in British Columbia, Canada in May 2005. Fifteen years on, as we celebrate our anniversary, we wanted…

Why order a telomere test?

5 years ago

With research and clinical applications for telomere length measurements increasing we discuss some situations when it may be helpful for…

Celebrating 15 Years of Telomere Testing at RepeatDx

5 years ago

In 2005 Peter Lansdorp and Gary de Jong set out to address an unmet need, providing physicians with accurate and…

What is a telomere biology disorder (or telomeropathy)?

5 years ago

There are multiple different terms for telomere biology disorders, here we explain what they are and what conditions they can…

Update: RepeatDx and COVID-19

5 years ago

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization classified COVID-19 as a pandemic. While the risk in North Vancouver, British Columbia…

Can you measure telomeres; and why would you want to?

5 years ago

Telomere biology research is a growing and advancing field, but still people ask ‘can you actually measure telomere length?’ Here…