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The secret revealed: Why do large dogs age faster and live shorter lives than small dogs?
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October 14, 2026

The secret revealed: Why do large dogs age faster and live shorter lives than small dogs?

A large-scale study on dog aging reveals how “jumping genes” underlie the differences between breeds in lifespan and disease risk. Differences were also found between males and females: males age faster at the molecular level. The findings may also have implications for the study of human aging.

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