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From watching television shows about Progeria,which is a premature ageing disorder.i have learned that a person's body ages faster,thus they do not live as long as a normal person. I believe they also have weak hearts,and weaker muscles on the body.
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What limitations do people with progeria have?
children with progeria can do just as much as regular children. they can play sports and participate in activities. the only limitation they really have is their stiff joints.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
Progeria is caused by a dominant mutation in the LMNA gene. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging in children.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?
Progeria is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging in children. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging and affects various systems in the body.
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
What individuals catch progeria?
how many individuals get the progeria? Progeria is a very rare genetic disease and can't be "caught." You are either born with it or not. If you are not born with it, you can never develop it. The incidence of progeria is about 1 in every 8 million live births.
Does progeria occur more often in females?
Progeria occurs equally in both sexes.
When does progeria begin to show?
Progeria characteristics appear at 10-24 months of age.
