Science Dwarfism gene offers cancer protection clue The Associated Press · Posted: Feb 17, 2011 11:54 AM EST | Last Updated: February 17, 2011 ...

Dwarfism is a general term that refers to being much shorter than average, usually defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) or shorter. There are many different types of dwarfism ...

“There are actually more than 400 [types of] dwarfism,” explained Dr Sarah Poon, a paediatrician in Hong Kong. Some forms of dwarfism can have more health challenges.

U.S.-based Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc’s treatment for one of the most common forms of dwarfism received clearance from the European Commission, becoming the first therapy to get an approval in the ...