Scientists have discovered that a “longevity gene” found in people who live beyond 100 can reverse heart aging in models of Progeria, a devastating disease that causes children to age rapidly. By ...

Eric Boodman focuses on narrative features, exploring the startling ways that science and medicine affect people’s lives. You can reach Eric on Signal at eboodman.88. We generally don’t think of ...

Progress in the quest to help progeria patients suggests that gene editing techniques may help treat other ultrarare conditions. By Gina Kolata A cure for an ultrarare disease, progeria, could be on ...

Sam Berns was my friend. With the wisdom of a sage, he inspired me and many others about how to make the most of life. Afflicted with the rare disease called progeria, his body aged at a rapid rate, ...