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.

A longevity gene from supercentenarians restores heart health and slows premature ageing in mice with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS).

Researchers discovered that a longevity gene from centenarians can reverse heart damage linked to progeria, suggesting a new approach to treating rapid and age-related heart aging. A major advancement ...

Researchers found a genetic variant in people with especially long lives, which could help children who age prematurely | ...

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 ...

Learn about Progeria, a rare genetic disorder causing premature ageing in children—explore symptoms, diagnosis, treatment ...

Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disease of childhood characterised by dramatic, premature ageing. The condition, which derives its name from “geras”, the Greek word for old age, is estimated to ...

A case of successfully treating progeria using the genes of individuals who lived beyond 110 years has emerged. A joint ...

Left: Imaging of lamin A/C structures in a physically expanded nucleus from an individual with progeria. Right: Same, but with 3D genomic reads overlaid in their original spatial locations, colored by ...

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.