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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://nitter.cf/t.co/hnp21Ljmh5

Joined October 2014
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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Tomorrow is Halloween! 🎃We want to ensure there are no nasty surprises when it comes to dogs, treats, and Halloween fun. So here's a friendly reminder to help protect our furry best friends. 🐾If you haven't already, join the Dog Aging Pack at dogagingproject.org!
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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 #TRIAD #DogGrad #Dogs
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❤️🐾Thanks to our incredible community of more than 55,000 dog-owner pairs, the Dog Aging Project is entering an exciting new chapter. 🐕🔬 👀Watch our Oct. Pack Event to hear a Special Update from the Dog Aging Project Founders: youtu.be/IGv1RT2aD6E?si=XBJW…
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🐶🎉 Big news! "Dog Aging Project Enters New Phase In Search Of Longer, Healthier Canine Lives." Together with nearly 55,000 participating dogs, we're advancing discoveries to help dogs and people live healthier, longer lives. 🔗Read here to learn more: vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-r…
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This study looked at a question many dog owners wondered about: Why do large dogs tend to live shorter lives than small dogs? ⚛️Learn more by checking out our Scientific Results Blog Series: dogagingproject.org/epigenet… #Aging #DogScience #DogHealth
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📢Join the Dog Aging Project team! We're seeking a Research Operations Director to help lead the operations for our nationwide study of healthy aging in more than 50,000 companion dogs. 🐾Learn more & apply today: dogagingproject.org/careers #Hiring #ResearchOperations #JobOpening
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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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