Scientists Explore Longevity Drugs For Dogs That Could Also 'Extend Human Life'

U.S. biotech startup Loyal plans to launch a lifespan-extending drug for dogs in early 2024, potentially offering insights into human longevity. The San Francisco-based company has secured $125 million in funding for LOY-002, a beef-flavored daily pill designed to extend canine lifespans by at least one year. The drug works by targeting age-related metabolic changes and insulin regulation, according to Loyal CEO Celine Halioua.
Simultaneously, the Dog Aging Project is studying rapamycin, an immu