According to http://www.wernersyndrome.org/ , Werner Syndrome(WS) is an uncommon, autosomal recessive genetic disorder that mimics premature aging. It was named after a German scientist named Otto Werner. When he was a student, he described the disorder as a part of his doctoral theory. (1904)
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS????
- premature graying and hair loss
- premature cataracts
- osteoporosis
- atherosclerosis
- inelastic and wrinkled skin
- abnormal voice change
- decreased production in male & female hormones
- calcium deposits in soft tissues etc...
- defects in DNA
- mutated in the WRN gene* on chromosome 8
- In WS it doesn't function right so it damages DNA.
WS is diagnosed based on the patients medical history. If someone as young as 9 has had cardio problems and osteoporosis, it is a possibility that they have disorder. BUT someone cannot have the disease if they've had symtoms prior to their adolescence. THERE ARE NO LAB TEST!!
IS THERE A CURE?????? :O WHAT ABOUT TREATMENT????
No, but just last year in 2010 scientist research and found that in mice, the same gene is present and they also they figured out that putting vitamin C in their drinking water restored their health and increased their life span.
HOW IS IT PREVENTED????
IT CAN'T BE PREVENTED!
SOURCES:
VIDEO!!! Its 10 mins though...
PICTURE!!!!!
