Telomere Biology Disorder

What is telomerase?What is telomerase?

What is telomerase?

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

5 years ago
Why order a telomere test?Why order a telomere test?

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)?What is a telomere biology disorder (or telomeropathy)?

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?What is aplastic anemia and why are telomeres important?

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

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

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…

6 years ago