Telomere Biology Disorder

What is telomerase?

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

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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 years ago

Team Telomere launches inspiring new video

Team Telomere, in collaboration with RepeatDx, have just launched a brand-new video explaining telomere biology disorders. We are very pleased…

5 years ago