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15 Facts about RepeatDx to Celebrate our 15th Anniversary

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

4 years ago

Why order a telomere test?

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

4 years ago

Celebrating 15 Years of Telomere Testing at RepeatDx

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

4 years ago

What is a telomere biology disorder (or telomeropathy)?

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

4 years ago

Update: RepeatDx and COVID-19

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

What is aplastic anemia and why are telomeres important?

March 4 is Aplastic Anemia Awareness Day, and to mark the occasion we want to shed some light on this…

4 years ago

Guest blog: Mike shares his experience with dyskeratosis congenita for Rare Disease Day

To mark Rare Disease Day, we have a guest blog from Mike who is kindly willing to share his experience…

4 years ago

Guest blog: CORD and Rare Disease Day

Durhane Wong-Rieger, President & CEO of CORD (Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders), has kindly shared this guest blog explaining why…

4 years ago

Rare Disease Day 2020: Why we want to show our support

Now in its 12th year, Rare Disease Day will be celebrated globally on February 29 2020. Here we explain why…

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