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The Dog Aging Project is a national research effort to foster healthy longevity in canines.
A five-year, $23 million project funded by the National Institute on Aging.
It is looking for canine participants, specifically both purebred and mixed breed dogs across the country.
Seeking particular ages, sizes, breeds, home locations and even occupations to round out their study.
Puppy participants are especially beneficial to the project.
“Humans and their canine companions share same environment, similar lifestyles, and develop same types of diseases,” - Francesca Macchiarini, Health Scientist Administrator at National Institute of Aging.
Research in genetics, microbiology, toxicology, cognition, age-related mobility, cardiology, and a clinical trial of rapamycin.
“...to ultimately develop interventions that help dogs live longer, healthier lives,” - Matt Kaeberlein, co director of the Dog Aging Project.
To participate, nominate your dog at the website, DogAgingProject.org.
