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 ...

The African wildcat is considered the closest wild ancestor of modern house cats, but its path to domestication was unlike any other. Instead of being trained or controlled, these cats likely moved ...

Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property. They weren’t even invited. Yet today, millions of people feed and care for them ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

The results of the study could benefit both cats and humans alike, according to scientists Toria Sheffield joined the PEOPLE editorial staff in 2024. Her work as a writer/editor has previously ...