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Larger Dogs Age Faster, And Scientists May Finally Know Why

ScienceAlert · By Russell McLendon ·

Larger Dogs Age Faster, And Scientists May Finally Know Why

The Brief

  • A study suggests larger dogs age faster than smaller dogs.
  • According to ScienceAlert, scientists may have found an explanation for this difference.
  • The source says the findings might also help boost human longevity.

Why it matters

The findings could inform research on aging and longevity, including in humans, though the source gives few details on the mechanism.

The findings might help boost human longevity too. ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here.

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