Inside Science
Inside Science: Consorting with Cohorts
Published on October 31, 2024In the Dog Aging Project, our different cohorts are different groups of dogs with characteristics that allow us to ask and seek answers to specific scientific questions.
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Inside TRIAD: A Closer Look at the TRIAD Cohort
Published on October 28, 2024The TRIAD clinical trial is a nationwide, double-blind veterinary clinical trial. This means half the dogs will receive the medication under study, and half will receive a placebo. In this trial, we will study the effects of the medication rapamycin.
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Inside Science: Canine Sentinels
Published on October 25, 2024In this article at Science.org, our Dog Aging Project team members Courtney Sexton and Audrey Ruple lay the framework for how our close relationships with canine companions can offer an opportunity to learn how the combined elements of the physical and social environment contribute to the quality of life for both people and dogs.
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Inside TRIAD: A Deeper Dive into the Test of Rapamycin In Aging Dogs
Published on October 24, 2024In the TRIAD study, we hope to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and potential side effects of rapamycin in dogs, leading to improved veterinary care of senior dogs and contributions to the understanding of human aging.
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Scientific Results: How can we achieve more accurate reporting of average dog lifespan?
Published on October 11, 2024Available data do not support the claim that dogs’ lives are getting shorter.
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Scientific Results: Validation of the shortened version of the Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) using participants from the Dog Aging Project
Published on August 30, 2024Previous studies have shown that the C-BARQ can help identify behavioral issues associated with relinquishment to shelters, as well as predict success as a service or guide dog. The C-BARQ is available in multiple languages and is used worldwide.
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It Takes a Village to Publish a Paper!
Published on July 30, 2024If you have ever read a paper in a scientific journal, you have seen the…
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Scientific Results: Clippers are superior to scissors in the collection of hair for cortisol analysis in companion dogs – A Dog Aging Project preliminary study
Published on March 20, 2024As the scientific community expands its knowledge and methods for chemical analysis (like testing hormone levels), the use of clippers to sample fur may become a useful collection method compared with other procedure methods like blood draws.
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Scientific Results: Analysis of 2,570 responses to Dog Aging Project End of Life Survey demonstrates that euthanasia is associated with cause of death but not age
Published on January 29, 2024Euthanasia is a common manner of death for dogs in the United States. We wanted to find out what factors led owners to make the decision to euthanize their dog. Was it disease or illness? Poor prognosis? Was the dog suffering? Was it a poor quality of life?
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Standing out from the crowd: What makes the Dog Aging Project unique?
Published on October 24, 2023At its core, the Dog Aging Project is a long-term, longitudinal study looking at aging…
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