In the spring of 2005, families affected by progeria welcomed the news from two studies that uncovered new information about this rare, devastating condition that causes premature aging in children.

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 ...

A new article could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in ...

A new University of Maryland-led discovery could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that ...

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.

Study used cell lines obtained from the Progeria Research Foundation to evaluate Telomir-1's effects on key drivers of accelerated aging There are an estimated 400-500 known cases worldwide, including ...