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Laron syndrome is a genetic mutation that causes dwarfism, but according to new research, it also protects people against heart disease. Previous work showed they don t get cancer.
The study of several families with Laron Syndrome in Ecuador opens up the possibility of searching for a drug or diet that could mimic its beneficial effects