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Who gets the Werner syndrome? An overview of this rare genetic disorder

Werner syndrome, sometimes called "adult progeria," is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder, estimated to affect 1 in 200,000 individuals in the United States. To answer the question, **Who gets the Werner syndrome?**, a look into the underlying genetics and inheritance pattern is required.

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What is the disease that makes you age really fast?: A guide to progeria

Affecting approximately 1 in 18 million newborns worldwide, Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome is the extremely rare genetic disease that makes you age really fast. This progressive disorder causes children to exhibit signs of premature aging early in life, with profound consequences for their health and lifespan.

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What is the old man's disease called? Exploring Progeria

Affecting approximately 1 in 4 million newborns worldwide, the condition colloquially known as the "old man's disease" is actually a group of extremely rare, progressive genetic disorders. This exploration will delve into the science behind this fascinating and tragic phenomenon, answering the question: what is the old man's disease called?

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