On April 16, 2003, a press conference was held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to announce the discovery of the Progeria gene. Leading the announcement was PRF Medical Director Dr. Leslie Gordon. The panel of speakers included Dr. Francis Collins, Head...
Here are just a few: Biobeat Online Magazine (no longer available on line) Gene for Fatal Premature Aging Syndrome Identified February 2004 Gene is discovered for rapid aging disease in children April 17, 2003: CNN report on the Progeria gene discovery...
May Shed Light on Phenomenon of Aging PRF Plays Key Role in Gene Discovery [Boston, MA – April 16, 2003] – The Progeria Research Foundation (PRF), along with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today announced the discovery of the gene that causes...