Animal longevity is often approached through isolated interventions targeting specific diseases or symptoms. Yet, as in humans, aging in animals is a dynamic and systemic process, shaped by interactions between energy metabolism, immunity, inflammation, and environmental adaptation over time.
At Targeting Longevity, we apply a systems-based approach to animal aging, with a particular focus on the dialogue between mitochondria and microbiota, two central regulators of metabolic balance, stress response, and resilience.
This perspective is especially relevant for companion animals such as horses, dogs, and cats, where longevity and quality of life depend less on correcting single parameters than on preserving biological coordination and adaptability throughout aging.
By integrating insights from mitochondria biology, microbiota research, and systems medicine, animal longevity medicine aims to move beyond symptom management and toward a more coherent, biologically grounded understanding of aging, one that supports healthier, more resilient lifespans.