Canine Clues to Human Longevity: What Dog Brains Reveal About Aging
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60 Minutes explores the Dog Aging Project, a large study tracking thousands of dogs to uncover how genetics, environment, and brain changes influence aging and dementia. Brain research in dogs mirrors human Alzheimer's in structure and pathology, and trials like rapamycin aim to extend canine lifespans and cognitive health, a path that could accelerate human aging research and spur biotech ventures.
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