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Life extending drug tested on dogs

15-Aug-2016

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Anti-rejection drug rapamycin extend the life of mice by more than 25 per cent.

If similar effect in canines it could extend dogs’ lives by four years.

Statistically significant improvements in heart function in phase 1 trial.

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Matt Kaeberlein

Professor at University of Washington and chair of the American Aging Association

University of Washington (UW)

Public research university in Seattle, Washington

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