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Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, study finds
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, AUG 12 – Scientists found amyloid-beta protein buildup in cats with dementia, suggesting cats could be a natural model to improve Alzheimer's disease treatments, with 25 cats studied.
- Scientists at the University of Edinburgh examined the brains of 25 cats showing dementia symptoms to study links to human Alzheimer's disease.
- This research arose from the need to understand feline dementia, which shows symptoms like confusion, sleep disruption, and vocalisation increases similar to Alzheimer's.
- Microscopy revealed toxic amyloid-beta protein build-up in cats’ brains, a hallmark of Alzheimer's, suggesting cats develop dementia similarly to humans.
- Dr. Robert McGeachan described dementia as a severe condition that impacts not only humans but also cats and dogs, and he praised this development as an important advancement in research.
- The findings could enable new treatments benefiting humans and pets, as feline dementia may serve as a natural model to better understand Alzheimer's disease.
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