Can we give our dogs more good years?

Dog Years DAO is pioneering longevity research for aging dogs — starting with a gene therapy that may treat arthritis while extending healthspan.

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Explore the science behind longer and better lives for dogs.

Help your aging dog access cutting-edge treatment while advancing veterinary research.

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How the Treatment Works

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Administration

A veterinarian delivers the follistatin gene therapy through a simple injection into muscle tissue.

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Cellular Integration

The therapeutic plasmid enters cells near the injection site, and travels to the nucleus to integrate with natural cellular machinery.

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Protein Production

Cells begin producing follistatin, which secretes into the bloodstream to work throughout the body.

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Measurable Benefits

Inflammation decreases, muscle mass increases, and your companion’s quality of life may improve.

For dog parents

Help your dog — and countless others

Help your aging dog access cutting-edge therapy while contributing to science that could benefit countless other beloved companions.

Enroll your pet
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For vets

Partner with us to disrupt veterinary care

Offer your clients access to cutting-edge follistatin therapy while contributing to research that could improve how we treat degenerative diseases in companion animals.

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For contributors

Advance the research that changes everything

Join a movement where your contribution drives discoveries that could transform both veterinary and human medicine while creating real value for participants.

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Our team and partners

Dog Years DAO brings together scientists, veterinarians, and innovators united by one mission: extending healthy years for dogs — and the humans who love them.

Tristan Roberts

Founder

Biohacker and DeSci evangelist, Tristan’s work on HIV gene therapy was covered in Unnatural Selection. He coordinated Minicircle’s gene therapy study in Prospera.

Brandy Nunez

Veterinarian

A veterinary practitioner based in LA, as well as analog astronaut, and co-founder of the SoCal synth society.

Fernanda Oriza

Core Team

Software engineer and Maker exploring DIYbio, computational neuroscience, and neuromorphic systems to connect code, biology, and brain-inspired ideas.

Harshika Suri

Core Team

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Core Team

Antonio Oriza

Core Team

Engineer and Tech Polymath, building cutting-edge solutions to real world problems.

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