Highlighting the Importance of Telomere Biology Disorder Month November marks Telomere Biology Disorder (TBD) Awareness Month—a time dedicated to illuminating a complex yet critical area of health that impacts many lives. This initiative is not only about spreading awareness but also fostering an understanding of the genetic underpinnings that influence our health. Telomeres, often described […]
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Rare Diseases Day – 28/02
Exploring the Power of Rare – Welcome to the World of Rare Diseases! Although we humans may share 99.9% similarity, the 0.1 % variance holds an incredible spectrum of information about our unique traits – from genetics to disease risks! It’s remarkable how much impact this tiny difference can make in the world. Those affected […]
Telomere & Preventive Medicine
Could preventive medicine be as simple as a blood test? Some diseases can be overlooked when it comes to preventive medicine. Even though many of them can be managed with early diagnosis and treatment, they often go undiagnosed until it is late in their progression. This can be a long journey for both patients and […]
Telomere testing 101: what is behind this door?
Telomeres?? Telomere length?? What in the world! These are the typical reactions among the ones that come across the word “Telomere” for the first time. You may be looking into this blog with a specific purpose, for instance, you or a family member may have been diagnosed with a Telomere Disease, or you just popped in […]