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The girl who doesn't grow up - the key to immortality?


Source: Cabinet of Wonders
June 25, 2009
 Cabinet of Wonders
The girl who doesn't grow up - the key to immortality? A medical mystery emerges that is both a medical miracle as well as being sad, moving and tinged with hope and joy - where can you get a bundle like that eh?

Brooke Greenberg is the size of an infant, with the mental capacity of a toddler.

She turned 16 in January.

"Why doesn't she age?" Howard Greenberg, 52, asked of his daughter. "Is she the fountain of youth?"

Such questions are why scientists are fascinated by Brooke. Among the many documented instances of children who fail... RSS Share it

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Tom Dempsey
June 25, 2009 2:43 pm
Fascinating! I'll have to keep an eye out for that documentary.
Maria E. B.
June 25, 2009 2:51 pm
There are plenty of things to consider scientifically speaking but I wonder about the family most. Whatever question comes to mind about the problems they are having to deal with, should give insight to what the rest of us would do staying "young" longer or just not aging at all.
Martin M.
June 25, 2009 3:55 pm
I've never heard of this before. Incredible.
Andres
June 25, 2009 4:05 pm
Now that's interesting. It seems almost science-fictionish. I can't help but wonder whether one day she really will be a physical adult but will be far older than she looks.
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