Stopping the Spread of “Dog Diseases”

Guidelines for how to avoid “dog disease” – illnesses spread by our furry friends – are now available thanks to an effort led by experts from the Ohio State University. The advice, which appears in a user-friendly guide and in a scientific paper in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, is intended to… Continue reading Stopping the Spread of “Dog Diseases”

Progress in Fighting Diseases of Aging?

Scientists have found a new way to increase the length of human telomeres, protective caps on chromosomes that have been linked to aging and disease. The researchers, from the Stanford University School of Medicine, said the cells treated with the new method behave as if they are much younger than untreated cells. Thanks to the… Continue reading Progress in Fighting Diseases of Aging?