They age faster than normal?
1 in every 4-8 million newborn get Progeria.
If you go to google and type in "kids with progeria" a few pics pop up that might be what you are looking for.
people with HGPS or progeria can have children although it is very unlikely to happen considering the fact that most only live to be 13 years old
The first cases I had become aware of with Progeria here in New Brunswick , Canada were 2 children ...brother and sister ....Ricky and Norma Gallant ...back in 1970.
Progeria is caused by a dominant mutation in the LMNA gene. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging in children.
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
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.
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
Progeria BabyA baby with progeria will look normal for about the first two years. After that, symptoms of disease that causes premature aging start showing. The child first ceases to thrive and progressively starts showing aging signs. Kids with that disease normally live to be about 13, but can live longer. There is no known cure.
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.