🐶 Fur-ever Young: Loyal is on a mission to extend the lifespans of dogs—and humans

Unlocking the secrets of dog aging

Maddie – This wild idea by. Theron Humphrey

Loyal, is a biotech company founded by Celine Halioua, on a mission to help our furry friends live longer, healthier lives. They are researching the aging process in dogs and developing innovative treatments to extend their lifespan.

According to scientific research, the traditional "dog years" formula is a myth - dogs actually age faster when young and slower when old.

Loyal has developed an "aging clock" that can accurately measure and compare the aging rates of different dog breeds. Interestingly, larger dog breeds generally have shorter lifespans than smaller breeds. This is because selective breeding has accidentally caused growth issues that lead to faster aging in bigger dogs. Loyal is working to "make the metabolism of a big dog look more like that of a small dog," aiming to slow down the aging process.

Recently, Loyal secured $45 million in funding to accelerate the development of their dog life-extension drugs. This new capital was the last puzzle piece to ensure they could bring LOY-001, the first FDA-approved lifespan extension drug to market in 2025. By studying the mechanisms of aging in our furry friends, Loyal hopes to gain insights that can be translated into human longevity research as well.

Isn't it exciting that their research holds promise for improving and extending the lives of both dogs and humans in the future?

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