Can science make your dog live longer? Longevity craze comes to pets
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Research into longevity, aimed at extending human lifespan, has now extended to the pet industry. At the Animal Longevity Summit in Canada, scientists and biotechnology giants discussed gene therapies and cryopreservation methods that prevent muscle wasting, heart failure, and cancer in dogs and cats.
Research on animal longevity is garnering attention as a new field of life science. Scientists and biotech companies are engaging in the development of gene therapies and new anti-aging drugs to extend the lifespan of pets. This involves preserving pets at ultra-low temperatures to revive them in the future.
In the US, the company Loyal is in the process of bringing a life-extending pill for dogs to the market. However, extending the lives of four-legged friends is not without its problems, say two veterinarians.
Research into longevity, aimed at extending human lifespan, has now extended to the pet industry. At the Animal Longevity Summit in Canada, scientists and biotechnology giants discussed gene therapies and cryopreservation methods that prevent muscle wasting, heart failure, and cancer in dogs and cats. 🚆
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