We are enrolling tens of thousands of dogs in a ten-year study to unlock the secrets of healthy #aging in #dogs. Join us! https://xitter.cf/t.co/hnp21Ljmh5

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The Dog Aging Project is recruiting dogs to participate in the largest #canine health study ever conducted. This is an opportunity to be part of a research project that can dramatically extend what we know about #health and #aging in our dogs. vimeo.com/dogagingproject/jo…
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"This is one of the clearest molecular clues we've found helping explain why larger dogs tend to age faster than smaller dogs." - Blaise Mariner 🐕🔬Learn more about our team's findings in this article from ASU: news.asu.edu/20261008-health… #ASU #DogAgingProject #Aging #DogHealth
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For the dogs beside us and those forever in our hearts. ❤️ Our new Dog Dedication Wall is live! Add your dog’s photo and tribute with a $100+ gift to support Dog Aging Project research—and a healthier future for all dogs. Meet the dogs & add yours: dogaginginstitute.org/dedica…
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Want to help dogs live longer, healthier lives? Join the Dog Aging Project Pack at dogagingproject.org! 🐾Together, we can help dogs live longer, healthier lives. #PackSpotlight #Dogs #CommunityScience
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“Study of almost 900 dogs from roughly 120 breeds finds that rapid ageing of large canines is linked to changes in the epigenome.” ➡️Read the Nature article to learn more about our findings: nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
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Are you a Texas A&M Communications student? The Dog Aging Project is hiring a Communications Student Assistant! 🐾If you or someone you know is interested in joining the most ambitious canine study of its kind, apply today: dogagingproject.org/careers
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"In this study, we used dogs as a model to test the association between life expectancy and biological aging. We found that size and sex influence the aging methylome and identified the epigenetic architecture..." 📑Read the full publication here: science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…
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Explore “Pawsitively Science,” a resource created by our supporter and outreach partner, @dogaginginst These short, engaging videos simplify scientific concepts and make them easy to understand. Check out their series here: youtube.com/@dogaginginstitu…
🦟 One mosquito bite. One tiny parasite. And a journey through your dog’s body that can eventually reach the heart and lungs. The newest Pawsitively Science breaks down the heartworm life cycle, what happens inside an infected dog’s body, and why prevention matters.
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Check out the latest episode of the Longevity for Dogs Podcast, produced by our partners at @dogaginginst In this episode, Dr. Ben Harrison discusses his work on metabolomics, aging biology, mortality risk prediction, and more. Watch here to learn more: youtu.be/nFJdDOZBadg?si=fSUC…
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Exciting news from the Precision cohort! We now have 5-year Completers—dogs and their humans who have dedicated five years to annual sample collections and surveys, contributing valuable data for science. 🔬Discover why this matters: dogagingproject.org/triad-an…
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We are proud of our team! 🎉 Last week, Aliyya and Yumi presented their research on the Dog Aging Project at the #TAMU VMBS Trainee 3 Minute Thesis Competition. ⚛️Check out our #ScientificResults series to learn more about our innovative research: dogagingproject.org/blog/cat…
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Dive into our Inside TRIAD blog series to learn more about our TRIAD cohort: dogagingproject.org/blog/cat… 🐾Find out if your dog is eligible for our clinical study, TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad
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“I want to see my patients live longer, but quality lives.” That's the goal behind TRIAD, a groundbreaking clinical trial studying healthy aging in dogs and what it can teach us about longevity, mobility, cognition, and quality of life. 🐾Learn more: vetmed.iastate.edu/story/sci…
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Exciting news from the TRIAD cohort! 🎉We’re celebrating another graduate from our clinical trial study! 🐶🎓 Want to help dogs live longer, healthier lives? 🐾 Discover if your doggo is eligible for TRIAD: dogagingproject.org/triad
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Check out the latest Longevity For Dogs podcast episode produced by our partners at @dogaginginst. In this episode, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein breaks down the TRIAD (Test of Rapamycin in Aging Dogs) clinical trial: youtu.be/wSCxcoLkxBI?si=JHJL…
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Happy National Dog Week! 🐶❤️Let's celebrate the special bond we have with our furry friends. 🐾Together, we can help dogs live longer, healthier lives. Join the Dog Aging Pack at dogagingproject.org!
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"Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that dogs with five or more chronic diseases were more than twice as likely to die as dogs living with only one diagnosed condition, regardless of their age or size." ➡️To learn more, read the TAMU Stories: stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/0…
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Be a proud supporter and check out our Project Resources Page! 🐾We’ve gathered useful tools and materials to assist you in promoting The Dog Aging Project and the TRIAD Cohort: dogagingproject.org/project-…
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Want to help dogs live longer, healthier lives? Join the Dog Aging Project Pack at dogagingproject.org! 🐾Together, we can help dogs live longer, healthier lives. #PackSpotlight #Dogs #CommunityScience
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This study examines pet insurance trends in the U.S. Researchers analyzed survey data from 47,444 dogs enrolled in the Dog Aging Project between 2020 and 2023. ⚛️Read the publication here: doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0… and check out our Scientific Results Blog Series to learn more.
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