A rare form of dwarfism has been found to protect individuals from and , suggesting the gene could be the key to a longer life. Known as Laron syndrome, individuals with the condition stand about four feet because their bodies can't make use of their own growth hormone that is produced in the brain - but they have an average lifespan of those without the disorder.Scientists who have followed a group of adults with Laron syndrome for almost 20 years have discovered how their rare condition can be a gift, protecting them from aging-related diseases - and potentially paving the way for anti-aging treatments.
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