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The Importance of Acknowledging Strain Differences in Science
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In a study on the effects of metformin supplementation on the lifespan of Fisher 344 rats, no significant lifespan extension was observed. While it's important to standardize dosage, it may be more effective to mix metformin into the animals' food rather than injecting them with it directly.
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