Loss of Control Over 'Jumping Genes' May Cause Faster Aging in Large Dogs

Loss of Control Over 'Jumping Genes' May Cause Faster Aging in Large Dogs

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This research explores why larger dog breeds tend to age faster despite the general trend across mammals where larger species live longer. The study suggests that a decline in regulation of 'jumping genes' could be a key factor in this accelerated aging process in big dogs.

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