Progeria

Progeria was a human genetic disorder that resulted in premature physical aging for the sufferer. Despite a superficial resemblance in symptoms, the disease was not responsible for the premature aging suffered by Carina VII colonist Efren Mackley, which was actually the result of a malfunctioning tachyon prototype weapon elsewhere in the Carina system.

Progeria also featured prominently in the 20th century Earth movie Jack, a fact noted by Commander TJ Goodspeed during an examination of Efren Mackley. Screening and removing Progeria from a person's genetic code was a standard part of a Federation citizen's prenatal care.