Scientists have discovered that a “longevity gene” found in people who live beyond 100 can reverse heart aging in models of Progeria, a devastating disease that causes children to age rapidly. By ...

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Progress in the quest to help progeria patients suggests that gene editing techniques may help treat other ultrarare conditions. By Gina Kolata A cure for an ultrarare disease, progeria, could be on ...

In the spring of 2005, families affected by progeria welcomed the news from two studies that uncovered new information about this rare, devastating condition that causes premature aging in children.