The enigma of the rare genetic mutation that protects against cancer and heart attacks
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.
The study of Ecuadorian families with a rare disease known as Laron Syndrome has just shown that a genetic mutation protects them from cardiovascular diseases. Researchers believe that it is possible to search for a drug or a diet that mimics these beneficial effects in order to combat diseases associated with aging, such as cancer, in the general population.
