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How cats with dementia could help crack the Alzheimer’s puzzle
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Cats develop dementia in a manner similar to humans with Alzheimer’s disease, which allows them to harbor hopes of a breakthrough in the research of this disease, according to scientists. University of Edinburgh experts performed a brain autopsy on 25 cats with symptoms of dementia in life, such as confusion, sleep disorders, and increased vocalizationThey found a buildup of beta-amyloid, a toxic protein, and one of the defining features of Alzh…
How cats with dementia could help crack the Alzheimer’s puzzle
Cats can naturally develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, including toxic amyloid-beta buildup and loss of synapses. A new study shows these similarities could make cats valuable natural models for research, potentially leading to treatments that benefit both species. The research also revealed that brain support cells may contribute to synapse loss, and findings could help owners recognize and m…
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