CALCUTTA, INDIA: In this picture taken 25 January 2005, Indian Progeria affected Khan family brothers and sister L/R: Rehana, Ali Hossain and Ekramul pose outside a clinic in Calcutta. Only 48 cases of what is formally known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome exist in the world, an extremely rare condition causing the body to fast-forward through the ageing process. The Khan family’s case unique is it is the only known example where more than one family member suffers from the disease. A team led by paediatrician Dr Chandan Chattopadhyay studied the family for two years and concluded progeria was an inherited and recessive condition. AFP PHOTO/ Deshakalyan CHOWDHURY (Photo credit should read DESHAKALYAN CHOWDHURY/AFP/Getty Images)
