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Study links gene regulation to 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 research offers new insight into why large dog breeds tend to have shorter lifespans than smaller ones, a long-standing puzzle in canine biology. Science and pet communities are sharing the findings widely.

Why now: Fresh research offering a genetic explanation for why bigger dogs live shorter lives is resonating with science and dog-lover audiences.

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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 · 9

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