A decade ago, it was announced that a Nobel Prize was being awarded to researchers for the discovery of “how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase”. Ten years on, we reflect on this win and the impact it has had on the field of telomere research. A Nobel Prize win It was […]
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RepeatDx confirmed as exhibitor for PFF Summit 2019
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) Summit 2019 is being held 7 – 9 November in San Antonio, Texas. RepeatDx is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the PFF Summit 2019. The Summit is the PFF’s fifth biennial international health care conference on pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The goal of the Summit is to […]
RepeatDx values collaboration
Recognizing how complex telomere biology disorders are, and how much we still don’t know about them, highlights the importance of collaboration. Here at RepeatDx we value our partners and the work we are doing together! We hope that everything we learn, and then apply, will help to improve the lives of those affected by telomere […]
Should telomere length be tested before a stem cell transplant?
Stem cell transplants save lives; but should doctors be considering donor telomere length ahead of a transplant, and if so, why? What is a stem cell transplant and why are they needed? Stem cell transplants (SCTs) involve collecting cells from the blood stream or bone marrow and delivering them to the recipient’s blood by transfusion. […]
Guest Blog: Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
To mark Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month this September, we have a special guest blog from the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF), to update on some awareness-raising activities and campaigns! CLARKE WALK OFFERS HOPE FOR THE FUTURE The month of September has been proclaimed as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. All across Canada, people will band together […]
Guest Blog: It’s Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month – Know the Symptoms of this Serious Lung Disease
To show our support for Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month we are pleased to share a special guest blog from the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation explaining what the symptoms of the condition are and how to get diagnosed. Persistent dry cough. Fatigue. Shortness of breath. These symptoms are sometimes associated with a passing virus, especially during the […]
What is Flow FISH telomere testing?
Flow FISH testing is a well-established process used for determining telomere length. In this blog we explore how it works and what the results can show us… What is Flow FISH and how does it work? Flow FISH is a telomere measurement technique that combines the use of fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) with flow […]
Guest Blog: Let The World Know – September Is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
Samantha Simmons, Coordinator of Marketing & Communications for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, shares a special guest blog explaining how you can support Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. Each September, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation celebrates Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. We invite you to join us to raise awareness for those who have been impacted by pulmonary fibrosis […]
Top tips for telomere testing
Below you will find the 4 most important pieces of advice we want to share, to ensure successful and efficient telomere length testing with RepeatDx! For more advice, you can also watch our video outlining the process of sample preparation and shipment here.
What do you need to know about BC MSP & telomere testing?
Telomere length testing can provide vital information for the diagnosis and management of Telomere Biology Disorders, as well as other conditions. What should doctors in British Columbia be aware of when it comes to the Medical Services Plan coverage of telomere testing? Why order a telomere test? A telomere length test is a blood test […]