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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 ...

Remember when your mom told you to be careful cleaning the cat’s litter box? Well, that same parasite everyone’s been avoiding might actually be the next big thing in brain medicine. Scientists just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know who likes to judge people? Cats. Okay, maybe not all of them. But there are definitely kitties out there who can really ...

A knitted beanie hat fitted with electrodes enables researchers to conduct EEG scans on cats while awake. The new design could aid researchers and veterinarians alike in diagnosing various health ...

Brain like ours: A cat’s brain is 90% similar to a human brain, with structures that influence decision-making, balance, and vital functions. Senses shape behavior: Cats rely on scent, sight, and ...

Cats always seem to operate on a secret plan no one understands, and these photos make that clear. There are paws wedged in places, jumps that end with pure chaos, and blank stares that feel weird.

If you met Lucille today, a senior cat lounging on her back like a sleepy sea otter, you might never guess that her brain is technically "smooth." Her human explains on TikTok that specialists ...