Progeria, officially Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that can be devastating to young families. The condition causes rapid aging in children, and currently there is no cure or treatment for Progeria. Progeria baffles doctors and scientists because of the remarkable way it manifests. Children who have Progeria appear normal at birth, but by the age of 12 months old, it becomes obvious to parents that something strange is going on with their child. The symptoms of Progeria resemble normal human aging, but this aging occurs in young children, who exhibit the signs of being elderly, even … Continue reading →