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People are actually very motivated to contribute to science, here's an example of research involving pets and extending their healthspan across aging: http://do
by jz_ 8y ago
People are actually very motivated to contribute to science, here's an example of research involving pets and extending their healthspan across aging: http://dogagingproject.com http://dogagingproject.com
Phase I clinical trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/28374166/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/28374166/
Phase II is in progress.
Interview with Matt Kaeberlein from the project: https://www.leafscience.org/dr-matt-kaeberlein-the-dog-aging-project/ https://www.leafscience.org/dr-matt-kaeberlein-the-dog-aging...
- opencl 8y agoThis is a study of a new application of a drug that has already had very extensive trials in both humans and several species of animals that have demonstrated it to be safe (it's FDA approved for human use). I think you will find people dramatically less willing to test brand new drugs on their pets.
- danieltillett 8y agoThis question has already been asked of pet owners and when it is explained to them why most are willing to let their pets participate in trials of even new drugs.