Scientists Study Dogs to Unlock Secrets of Human Aging
科學家研究狗以解開人類衰老的秘密
The Dog Aging Project, a massive community-based study, monitors tens of thousands of dogs across the United States to unlock the secrets of biological aging.
狗狗老化計畫」（Dog Aging Project）是一項龐大的社區型研究，追蹤美國各地數萬隻狗狗，以解開生物老化的祕密。
By collecting data on health, genetics, and environment, scientists hope to identify biological markers that track aging.
藉由收集有關健康、遺傳和環境的數據，科學家們希望能辨識出追蹤老化的生物標記。
One exciting focus is the TRIAD trial, which tests if low-dose rapamycin can safely extend the "healthspan"—the period of life spent in good health—rather than just extending lifespan.
其中一個令人興奮的焦點是 TRIAD 試驗，該試驗測試低劑量雷帕黴素（Rapamycin）是否能安全地延長「健康壽命」（healthspan）——即保持健康狀態的生活時期——而不僅僅是延長壽命。
These studies also use epigenetic clocks to move beyond the "one human year equals seven dog years" myth, offering a precise way to compare species.
這些研究也利用表觀遺傳時鐘來打破「人類一年等於狗狗七年」的迷思，提供了一種精確比較物種的方法。
Ultimately, this research aims to bridge the gap between animal studies and human medicine, helping us all live longer, healthier lives alongside our canine companions.
最終，這項研究旨在填補動物研究與人類醫學之間的鴻溝，幫助我們所有人與我們的犬類夥伴一起活得更長久、更健康。
