telomere length

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

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…

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

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…

5 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…

5 years ago

Research Update: Flow FISH vs MM-qPCR telomere testing

Here we discuss the key findings and conclusions from a recently published study ‘Comparison of flow FISH and MM-qPCR telomere…

5 years ago

Why is an accurate diagnosis so important and what role can telomere testing play?

Providing a correct and timely diagnosis can be challenging, especially for rare diseases. In this blog we address some key…

5 years ago

Full circle from telomere research to clinic – and Repeat!

As Director of Clinical Development & Research at RepeatDx, Dr Geraldine Aubert is at the forefront of cutting-edge research partnerships.…

5 years ago

3 telomere testing myths to watch out for

As a relatively new and constantly advancing science, telomere biology is not yet fully understood. This is an exciting time…

5 years ago

What you need to know: insurance and telomere length testing

Navigating insurance coverage for healthcare costs can be difficult, especially when dealing with less common conditions and tests. We’ve compiled…

5 years ago