New Anti-Aging Drug Could Increase a Dog's Life

Scientists who study aging are currently riveted by a group of 20 dogs in Seattle. The dogs, all house pets older than six years old, are early test subjects in a trial of a drug called rapamycin. The way the drug works is not completely understood, but it's been used for years to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, and in laboratory studies, it's lengthened the life spans of diverse species: worms, fruit flies, and mice. If it works in dogs, healthy human volunteers will be the next...

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From: Wochit News

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Dogs test anti-ageing drug

Dog years are short. Can we make them longer? Researchers at the University of Washington are planning a 5-year trial using the drug rapamycin to find out.

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From: New Scientist

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Dr. LeConey round table discussion Great Day Houston

Dr. LeConey on a round table discussion with Deborah Duncan on Great Day Houston talking about the future of anti-aging drugs & medications that can increase your dogs life span ... Lulu was invited too!!

Dr. Richard LeConey, Institute of Anti Aging Medicine and Skin Spa. Houston Texas. 713-807-1000 www.antiageinstitute.

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Epidsode 134- Rapamycin: The Real Deal Anti-Aging Pill?

In Episode 134, Jesse talks to Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, Professor of Pathology at the University of Washington, about the anti-aging and longevity implications of rapamycin — for everything from yeast to dogs to humans.

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