A dog's impact on the science of aging and his family

The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines with dementia who participated in a study of rapamycin. Scientists were able to gain new insight into the drug's potential as a treatment by studying his brain.

lunedì 8 giugno 2026 New tab

1,364 words~6 min read

By

Will Croxton

Updated on: June 7, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT

/ CBS News

Add CBS News on Google

Other newsrooms on this story

· 4 sources

Full timeline →

fightaging.org·Jun 9, 2026 · 2 mesi fa
Low Dose Continuous Rapamycin Favorably Alters the Aging Immune System
economictimes.indiatimes.com·Jun 9, 2026 · 2 mesi fa
Psychology says people who love their dogs like their children aren’t obsessed, their brains may be wired for deep attachment
mirror.co.uk·Jun 11, 2026 · 1 mese fa
'Embarrassed' dog owners see 'amazing difference' with 90p a day buy
eltiempo.com·Jun 5, 2026 · 2 mesi fa
Seis secretos para que su perro viva más de 15 años, según expertos

Other newsrooms on this story

· 4 sources

Full timeline →

Related reading

cbsnews.com

How a duck's friendship helped a New York family's golden retriever overcome…

Justin and Tori Cannarelli of New York almost have a typical American family with their two children and a dog. But they also…

cbsnews.com2 g fa

cbsnews.com

Research to help dogs live longer, healthier lives could unlock secrets for…

The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.

cbsnews.com2 mesi fa

independent.co.uk

How dogs can help us learn about human ageing

Scientists find clues in kidneys and gut of pets that may eventually slow process in humans

independent.co.uk9 mesi fa

sciencedaily.com

A single dose reversed autism-like symptoms in adult mice within hours

Even mild inflammation during pregnancy led mouse offspring to develop persistent brain overactivity, sensory sensitivity,…

sciencedaily.com1 mese fa

independent.co.uk

Scientists discover the household pet that develops dementia like a human

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

independent.co.uk12 mesi fa

lastampa.it

Alzheimer e il miracolo del cuore: a 88 anni riconosce il suo cane Campiero

Segui La Zampa su Facebook (clicca qui), Instagram (clicca qui) e X (clicca qui) - Non perderti le migliori notizie e storie,…

lastampa.it2 mesi fa