- Scientists found similar biological signals in many pet dogs.
- The study comes from the Dog Aging Project research team.
- Researchers analyzed many blood samples from volunteer dog owners nationwide.
- They studied small chemicals in blood that are called metabolites.
- Groups of metabolites make patterns that look like a fingerprint.
- Scientists call these measurable patterns biomarkers.
- Dogs share home life, food and daily activity with people.
- Owners give surveys and samples to help the research.
Difficult words
- metabolite — Small chemical found in the bloodmetabolites
- biomarker — Measurable pattern that shows health statusbiomarkers
- analyze — To study data or things carefullyanalyzed
- sample — A small part taken for testingsamples
- volunteer — Person who offers help without pay
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Discussion questions
- Do you have a pet dog?
- Would you give a sample to help research?
- Have you ever answered a survey about your pet?
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