As super rich people spend untold amounts of money to stay healthy and stop the aging process, what if the secret to a healthier life is actually hidden away in the genetic makeup of people who have a rare form of dwarfism? This cohort of little people have a condition called Laron syndrome, a mutation […]
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Nathaly Paola Castro Torres has a rare disorder called Laron syndrome that is caused by a genetic mutation. It stunts her growth but also provides a hidden silver lining: Her body is protected from chronic diseases such as cancer that often take life away long before old age.