New Study Suggests Cats Develop Dementia in a Similar Way to Humans

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A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that cats may develop dementia in a similar way to humans

The findings may mean more accurate modeling for Alzheimer's studies, which could result in faster advancements in research and treatments

Researchers say the findings will hopefully benefit both humans and felines alike

A new study suggests that cats may develop dementia in a similar way to humans — and it could have important implications for the way we treat the disease in humans and felines alike.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh examined the brains of 25 cats after they died, some of which had shown signs of dementia while alive, per a news release published on the university’s website.

The scientists found a build-up of a toxic protein kn