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Scientific Results: Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs

Published on June 14, 2022

In this paper, we used data collected from the Dog Aging Project Pack to better understand the relationship between our dogs’ health and their diet—and specifically, how often they are fed each day. This work was motivated by data in laboratory rodents showing intermittent fasting can lead to better health and cognitive outcomes.

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Inside the Measurement & Mobility Activities

Published on June 2, 2022

It can be heartbreaking to watch your once agile pup grow old and slow down….

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Fountain of Youth: Understanding inflammaging and why we age

Published on May 12, 2022

Getting older can take a toll on the body. As we age, we may experience more aches and pains, loss of memory, or changes in our vision and hearing. With increasing age, there is also an increased risk of developing chronic diseases. Studies show that nearly 80% of Americans over 65 have at least one chronic disease and 50% have at least two chronic diseases.

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Meet Dr. Emily Bray, Canine Cognition Expert and Puppy Wrangler!

Published on March 28, 2022

[vc_message message_box_color=”violet” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-paw”]Our Canine Cognition series explores the many ways in which our scientists…

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Dog Aging Project Data: A Resource for Scientists Worldwide

Published on February 2, 2022

Our team is proud to announce a new publication in the journal Nature, a top…

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Interpreting Breed-Specific Risk of Genetic Disease

Published on November 17, 2021

Most health outcomes in dogs and humans are caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Environmental factors include both our physical environment, like climate and chemical exposures, and elements of our lifestyle, like diet and exercise. Genetic variations can influence risk of health outcomes either positively or negatively.

Using Genetics to Predict Physical Traits

Published on November 12, 2021

[vc_message message_box_color=”violet” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-paw”]Our Inside Foundation series is a deep dive into the genomic research…

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Understanding the Microbiome

Published on October 7, 2021

Our 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, 2021

Let’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.

Take a Tour of the Precision Sample Kit Process

Published on September 2, 2021

One 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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