Question 481

Progeria (also known as "Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome") is an extremely rare, severe, genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. Approximately one in four-million people are diagnosed with this condition. Those born with progeria typically live about thirteen years, although many have been known to live into their late teens and early twenties. It is a genetic condition that occurs as a new mutation and is not usually inherited, although there is a uniquely inheritable form.
Scientists are particularly interested in progeria because it might reveal clues about the normal process of aging. Progeria was first described in 1886 by Jonathan Hutchinson and also described independently in 1897 by Hastings Gilford. The condition was later named Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome (HGPS). What is its current significance?

Answer: Amitabh Bachchan(Auro) suffersfrom this syndrome in the movie Paa.