telomere length

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
Celebrating 15 Years of Telomere Testing at RepeatDxCelebrating 15 Years of Telomere Testing at RepeatDx

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…

6 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…

6 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…

6 years ago
Can you measure telomeres; and why would you want to?Can you measure telomeres; and why would you want to?

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…

6 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…

6 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…

6 years ago
Full circle from telomere research to clinic – and Repeat!Full circle from telomere research to clinic – and Repeat!

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.…

6 years ago
3 telomere testing myths to watch out for3 telomere testing myths to watch out for

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…

6 years ago
What you need to know: insurance and telomere length testingWhat you need to know: insurance and telomere length testing

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…

6 years ago