Also known as the Hutchinson–Gilford syndrome or HGPS - progeria makes people appear older than they are - with a reduced quality of life and a life expectancy of only 13.5 years without treatment.

“He will be forever missed.” Progeria is a rare disease that causes rapid aging in children and adults. Experts say those diagnosed with progeria often appear normal at birth but grow much ...

Two views of an expanded skin cell nucleus from a person with progeria: On the left, antibody fluorescence imaging shows the ...

“He will be forever missed.” Progeria is a rare disease that causes rapid aging in children and adults. Experts say those diagnosed with progeria often appear normal at birth but grow much more slowly ...