Topic: genetic disorders

‘Human Mannequin’ Louise Wedderburn: “If It Doesn’t Bother Me, It Shouldn’t Bother You”

'Human Mannequin' Louise Wedderburn: "If It Doesn't Bother Me, It Shouldn't Bother You"

Louise Wedderburn was born with a genetic condition, Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, which can cause tissue to turn into bone — slowly freezing her body permanently into place. Yet the Scottish 19-year-old remains hearteningly positive. She hasn’t let the condition stop her from interning at London Fashion Week and Elle magazine. And she agreed to be the subject of a documentary –The Human Mannequin, which airs on Scottish TV tonight – in the hopes of raising awareness about her condition. More »