RealFeedApp Small dog breeds live longer than large ones
A new study reveals that larger dog breeds age more rapidly and identifies the genetic factors driving this difference.
- Field
- ageing and longevity
- What they did
- Researchers discovered that larger dogs age faster than smaller ones and identified the genetic mechanisms behind this paradox, where smaller individuals within a species tend to live longer.
- Why it matters
- These findings may help extend not only dogs' but also humans' lifespan, as scientists aim to use the data to improve longevity.
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