General
Understanding the Microbiome
Published on October 7, 2021Our Inside Precision series is a deep dive into the physiological and biochemical research being…
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Liquid Assets: The Diagnostic Power of Biological Samples
Published on September 16, 2021Let’s be honest, getting blood drawn at the doctor’s office isn’t usually the highlight of someone’s day. However, there is a wealth of important information your doctor can tell you about your health after reviewing the results. The same is true for our four-legged companions.
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Take a Tour of the Precision Sample Kit Process
Published on September 2, 2021One key aspect of our research at the Dog Aging Project involves collecting biological samples from dogs who are members of the Precision Cohort, a subset of dogs in the Pack. The collection of these samples is also one of the most complex parts of the project. In this blog post, we’ll give you an overview of this process.
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Banking on Quality and Care
Published on August 18, 2021About a year ago, the Dog Aging Project and the Cornell Veterinary Biobank were jointly…
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Making Sense of Genomic Sequence Data
Published on July 14, 2021From tall, lanky deerhounds to short, stocky terriers, dogs come in all shapes, sizes, and…
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Summer Fun and Safety for Our Companions!
Published on June 16, 2021Summertime brings fantastic occasions for fun, and of course, we want to include our canine…
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Celebrating Science on Your Pack Day Anniversary!
Published on May 18, 2021What’s a Pack Day Anniversary? We’re glad you asked! Pack Day is the anniversary of the day on which you completed the Health and Life Experience Survey, and your dog became a member of the Dog Aging Project Pack!
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Our Mission Statement and Core Values
Published on April 23, 2021The mission of the Dog Aging Project is to conduct rigorous scientific research designed to…
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Expanding the Pack
Published on April 13, 2021The Dog Aging Project is recruiting! Can you help us spread the word? We’re so grateful to the current members of the Dog Aging Project Pack, our largest and most important scientific cohort. Through annual surveys completed by owners, we are building a comprehensive dataset, which will help us understand how life experiences and environment affect healthy aging in dogs. We’re over the moon about their participation and what we will be able to learn from these magnificent dogs!
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Mobility Tips and Tricks for Senior Dogs
Published on March 18, 2021Whether it be an old Great Dane who has trouble getting up on a slippery floor or a graying Chihuahua who finds it difficult to jump up on the bed, many of our aging pups struggle with mobility. Decreased mobility can be a huge factor in decreased quality of life for our senior dogs. The tips and tricks in this blog post are meant to give you several tools to support and aid your elderly dog’s mobility. This isn’t an exhaustive overview of the topic.
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