Dog study sheds new light on why dietary restriction can lead to a longer life

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Dog study sheds new light on why dietary restriction can lead to a longer life
Changes caused to bugs in the gut by restricting calorie intake may partly explain why dietary restriction can extend lifespan, according to new analysis from a life-long project looking at the effects of dietary restriction on Labrador Retriever dogs.


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The bionic arm is the future of prosthetics, and it's here today

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