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Anti-aging treat: Dog drug could extend human lifespan, US scientists explore | The US-based company believes their research on canine longevity will also benefit humans.
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageing
Not for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ mental and physical health, and some studies have shown that if you’re looking for a date and want to seem more attractive, it might be time to get a canine companion. Rapamycin, a cheap, easily produced drug already commonly used as an immunosuppressant for humans after organ transplant operations, has repeatedly been shown to increase lifespan and delay – or even reverse – many age-related disorders in mice. Kate Creevy, co-founder and chief veterinary officer of the project, said they were in the unique position of being able to split their findings not just by male and female dogs – but also pre- and post-spaying, or surgical sterilisation.
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