Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, is a rare disorder that profoundly reshapes the lives of those affected. This condition manifests through a paradox of youth and premature ...

A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using 'longevity genes' found in people who live exceptionally long lives - over 100 years old.

Children who develop deep wrinkles, stunted growth, and rapidly aging bones and blood vessels as early as 1 to 2 years of age may be suffering from Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), a rare ...

In 1996, Leslie Gordon, a biologist and a pediatrics resident at a hospital in Rhode Island, gave birth to a son, Sam. For a few months, Sam seemed healthy. But Gordon and her husband, a pediatric ...

More information on progeria and connect with the girls in the "20/20" special. Sept. 10, 2010— -- Barbara Walters reports on Lindsay Ratcliffe, Kaylee Halko and Haylee Okines, three vibrant ...

Study used cell lines obtained from the Progeria Research Foundation to evaluate Telomir-1’s effects on key drivers of accelerated aging MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / Telomir ...

Berns had 'Benjamin Button' disease called progeria. Sam Berns and his family have been leading the fight against progeria and are featured in a new HBO documentary called "Life According to Sam." Jan ...

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 27, 2025, titled, "Deregulated miR-145 and miR-27b in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome: implications for adipogenesis ...

Telomir-1 improved survival in progeria cells and normalized ROS levels under oxidative stress. The candidate reduced mitochondrial calcium overload, restoring cell energy balance. The next correction ...

“The findings highlight miRNA-145-5p and miRNA-27b-3p as potential therapeutic targets to address adipose tissue defects and premature aging in HGPS” “The findings highlight miRNA-145-5p and miRNA-27b ...