Progeria

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New study of rare disease provides clues on aging

A new drug has shown promise as a treatment for Progeria, a rare and fatal disease that causes children to age rapidly.

CALCUTTA, INDIA: In this picture taken 25 January 2005, Indian Progeria affected Khan family brother and sister (L/R) Rehana and Ekramul pose outside a clinic in Calcutta.

DESHAKALYAN CHOWDHURY

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