Science Magazine(@ScienceMagazine):Why do large dogs tend to live shorter lives than their smaller counterparts? The answer may be written into their epigenome, according to a new study in Science. The findings reveal that larger and male dogs undergo accelerated molecular aging, with pronounced DNA methylation on the X chromosome and at transposable elements. Learn more:

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Why do large dogs tend to live shorter lives than their smaller counterparts? The answer may be written into their epigenome, according to a new study in Science. The findings reveal that larger and male dogs undergo accelerated molecular aging, with pronounced DNA methylation on the X chromosome and at transposable elements. Learn more: