Dog Geroscience
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: Dog Models of Aging
Published on October 18, 2024The key takeaway for families with dogs is that ongoing research into dog aging can lead to significant improvements in their pets’ health and longevity. By staying informed about new findings from the Dog Aging Project and working closely with their veterinarians, dog owners can help ensure their pets live happier, healthier lives.
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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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Dog and Human Genetics: Similarity and Difference
Published on July 26, 2022Did you know that dogs and people share over 17,000 special genes called orthologs? Each pair of orthologs is derived from the same common ancestor via vertical descent (speciation) and they tend to have similar functions. They are one of the main reasons why your pup is such an invaluable comparative animal model for studying human health. In fact, humans and dogs have numerous similarities even in those parts of the genome that aren’t genes (the noncoding part of the genome). When it comes to better understanding human health, your pup is our best friend!
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Inside the Measurement & Mobility Activities
Published on June 2, 2022It 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, 2022Getting 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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Inside the End of Life Survey
Published on January 28, 2021In a post entitled Navigating End-of-Life Care and Decision Making, Dr. Lisa Moses, a veterinarian…
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Navigating End-of-Life Care and Decision Making
Published on January 14, 2021At the Dog Aging Project, we’re trying to learn about all stages of a dog’s life. There is so much we don’t know but want to explore. One area that needs more study is end-of-life care. How do various health conditions impact a dog’s final days? What influences quality of life? How do dog owners navigate the complicated decision-making on behalf of their beloved dogs? At the Dog Aging Project, we believe that these issues are a really important part of the human-dog story.
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