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Study of 864 dogs explores why large dogs die younger

Original: 🐕 NEW: Biologists analyzed # DNA methylation across 864 # dogs in the Dog Aging Project, comparing how genes are regulat

Biologists with the Dog Aging Project analyzed DNA methylation across 864 dogs, examining how genes are regulated rather than the genes themselves. The work, covered by Popular Science, sheds light on why large dog breeds tend to have shorter lifespans than smaller ones. Researchers and pet owners are sharing the findings amid wider interest in the biology of aging and longevity.

Why now: New research into why big dogs age faster is drawing attention from science and pet communities

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• 🐕 NEW: Biologists analyzed # DNA methylation across 864 # dogs in the Dog Aging Project, comparing how genes are regulated rather than what they say. 👉 https://www. popsci.com/science/why-large-d ogs-die-younger/ # aging # genetics # science # longevity # pets # biology #… · tksst@fediscience.org · 11

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