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Yes...The first black child diagnosed with progeria is named Ontlametse Phalatse.

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What syndrome makes people grow old at a rapid pace?

Progeria is a genetic condition in which rapid signs of aging begin at a very young age. People with progeria usually do not live past 13 years of age.


What is the chromosomal locus of progeria?

Progeria causes you to have missing chromosomes in your body function


How old do people live to be with phsycocell trait?

People with the Progeria Syndrome (psychocell trait) have a reduced life expectancy, with most individuals passing away in their early to mid-teens, typically around 13 years old. Due to accelerated aging and associated health complications, such as cardiovascular issues, individuals with Progeria have a shorter lifespan compared to the average population.


Where can a punnett square for progeria be found?

A Punnett square is a tool used in genetics to predict the likelihood of certain traits being passed on from parents to offspring. Progeria is a rare genetic disorder characterized by accelerated aging in children. A Punnett square for progeria would not be relevant as it is not a trait that follows typical Mendelian inheritance patterns.


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Are people with progeria obese?

The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.


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 kind of disease is progeria?

Progeria is a disease of premature rapid aging. By the time individuals afflicted with progeria are just 5-7 years old, they can look like elderly people.


Is there an cure for progeria?

no there is no cure, progeria is a disease that contains people missing cells in there body which for cannot be replaced with more cells.


How long do people with progeria usually live?

poor


What is the disease that make young people look old?

Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome to give it it's full name.


What disease does Amitabh Bachchan suffer from in the bollywod movie 'Black'?

Amitabh Bacchan suffers from Alzheimer's. He was cast opposite Rani Mukherjee. This was one of the best movie of his life.


Can kids with progeria have kids?

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


Why do people with Progeria have big heads?

Having a " big head " is just one of the symptoms of progeria , it will usually become noticable when the child is 1 or 2 years old.


Did Tom Cruise have progeria?

No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.


What limitations do people with progeria have?

People with progeria have limitations such as growth retardation, early aging symptoms (wrinkled skin, hair loss), cardiovascular problems, joint stiffness, and reduced bone density. These limitations can impact mobility, physical development, and overall quality of life for individuals with progeria.


What syndrome makes people grow old at a rapid pace?

Progeria is a genetic condition in which rapid signs of aging begin at a very young age. People with progeria usually do not live past 13 years of age.