Cockayne syndrome is a recessive trait.

There's bound to be someone out there with Cockayne syndrome.

All races are affected by Cockayne Syndrome.

To learn more about this syndrome visit
www.cockaynesyndrome.net

Cockayne syndrome is a autosomal disorder caused by a mutation in two genes. It causes short stature and sometimes aversion to sunlight.

Yes you can. There are 3 types of the syndrome. Type 1 the kids can live to be in there late teens to early 20's. Type 2 the kids live anywhere from 3 to 8 years old. With the mildest form Type 3 they can live to be in there 30's to 50's (only a handful have this type).

To learn more about Cockayne Syndrome visit the Share & Care Cockayne Syndrome Network (related link) to get all the up to date info, research & events going on.