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Old Dogs May Hold Clues to Alzheimer's Research
Original: Why Old Dogs Might Be Able to Teach Alzheimer's Researchers New Tricks https://nautil.us/why-old-dogs-might-be-able-to-t
A new essay explores how aging dogs could help Alzheimer's researchers. Dogs naturally develop cognitive decline and amyloid brain changes similar to those seen in humans, making them useful models for studying dementia. Because pet dogs live alongside people and share environmental exposures, scientists are considering whether canine aging studies could reveal earlier warning signs or test treatments faster than human trials allow.
Why now: Interest in animal models that could accelerate Alzheimer's research and treatment
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- Why Old Dogs Might Be Able to Teach Alzheimer's Researchers New Tricks https://nautil.us/why-old-dogs-might-be-able-to-teach-alzheimers-researchers-new-tricks-1285678/ # Science # Health # Research · nautilus@robot.villas · 3
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