Scientists have cracked open the “black box” of feline cancer in a landmark study that genetically analyzed nearly 500 cat tumors from around the world. The research uncovered striking similarities between cancers in cats, dogs, and humans — including shared cancer-driving genes tied to aggressive breast cancers.
I can’t even get mine to consistenly bury their poo in the litter tray, never mind getting them to help to unlock new cancer treatments.
Adorable? Yes.
Helpful? No.
You need to introduce then to the scientific method when they’re still kittens. Ideally before their eyes are open.
My cat kneeds my abdomen when I am constipated and then like 10 minutes later I am running to the bathroom. Pretty cool.
There’s a small amount of evidence that the frequency cats purr at could be used to stimulate osteocytes and increase bone density in older women with osteoporosis and maybe even astronauts someday.