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A rare, genetic disorder called Laron Syndrome may hold the key to the development of new therapies and dietary treatments for the prevention of some cancers and Type-2 diabetes. In this episode, the trail to these discoveries is explored in the fascinating story of the connection between dwarfism, disease, and longevity.
Show Notes:
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References:
Fight Aging.org: “On Laron Syndrome in Ecuador”
https://tinyurl.com/dndu2b4c
The New York Times: “Ecuadorian Villagers May Hold Secret to Longevity”
https://tinyurl.com/25uhvyt9
Rare Diseases Website: “Laron Syndrome”
https://tinyurl.com/3fpuswa8
Medical Daily: “… Ecuadorian Dwarfs Have Genetic Mutation That Protects From Disease …”
https://tinyurl.com/a3bhzx8
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: “Laron Syndrome”
https://www.omim.org/entry/262500
YouTube Video: “Dwarfism May Provide Cancer Cure Clue”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzUZi3F7d0Y
Wikipedia: “Insulin-like Growth Factor 1”
https://tinyurl.com/yx5b6zhc
National Institutes of Health: “Hormones in Dairy Foods and … Impact on Public Health”
https://tinyurl.com/3a2m28bx
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism: “Laron Syndrome … 1958–2003”
https://tinyurl.com/32b5sjhx
Music:
Intro music is the "Peter Gunn Theme" by Henri Mancini.
Outro music is “Dark Science” courtesy of David Hilowitz.