cat research – Michael Broad

INFOGRAPHIC explains trans-generational effects of prenatal stress in cats and other mammals

September 4, 2024 by Michael Broad

Trans-generational effects of prenatal stress in cats and other mammals in an infographic

‘Trans-generational’ means: through the generations i.e. something that is passed down or extends across multiple generations. In various contexts, it describes processes, effects, behaviors, or patterns that are inherited or transmitted from one generation to the next. ‘Prenatal’ means: relating to the medical and other care given to pregnant females before their offspring are born. I have converted this interesting research (cited below) into …

Google Scholar embarrassed by cat’s high academic achievements

August 3, 2024 by Michael Broad

Larry the cat clawed his way up the academic ladder thanks to Google Scholar’s flawed ranking system

Google Scholar must be embarrassed by news that two guys managed to submit nonsense academic papers ostensibly written by a cat called Larry which was cited by others and which led to Larry being ranked higher academically than real academics! The guys who organised this have exposed, they believe, a flaw in the highly …

Taurine could be an elixir of life within us (infographic)

May 21, 2024 by Michael Broad

Taurine decreases with age. Does its loss drive aging or is the loss a consequence of aging?

My advice: if you are an older person, visit Amazon and buy a tub of taurine pills (about £8) 😉😻 . This advice is based on a study which seems to have a clear, clean conclusion: when you are older you need a taurine supplement as the body no longer creates it and it …

Japanese scientist invents an injection to prevent kidney disease in cats

March 7, 2024 by Michael Broad

Dr. Toru Miyazaki has invented an injection that helps the kidneys flush out toxins to reduce incidence of kidney disease in cats. I might be available in 2025

The title has simplified the story but it summarises it. A Japanese scientist, Doctor Toru Miyazaki, an immunology specialist at the University of Tokyo, has invented an injection which can be given to cats to extend their life by helping to prevent kidney disease. How does it work? For many years, he’s been working …

Zoo wild cats recognise familiar human voices but in the wild they are terrified of them

February 17, 2024 by Michael Broad

Captive wild cat species can recognise familiar human voices which is no surprise to domestic cat caregivers

A recent study has been published on how “exotic cats” in zoos can discriminate between the voices of familiar and unfamiliar people. The cats were a group of different species of wild cat in different zoos, specifically the cheetah, clouded leopard, puma, fishing cat, Canada lynx, lion, sand cat, serval, snow leopard and tiger. …

Cancer In Cats | Insights From Scientific Research

January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 by Sebastiano Battaglia

Cats, just like humans and any other animal, can have cancer during their lifetime. Molecularly speaking, cancer in cats develops because something within a single cell of their body went wrong. This is often a change in the cell’s DNA, or a change that affects how well a cell can grow and divide. Once …

The inscrutable expressionless domestic cat has 276 facial expressions!

October 31, 2023 by Michael Broad

You may be one of those people – there are many – who think that the domestic cat is independent, aloof and almost expressionless. This much admired companion animal does not give much away in facial expressions because they can’t allow themselves to as a survival instinct. However, a recent study revealed that domestic …

Silvervine is non-addictive and safe for cats to enjoy

October 21, 2023October 19, 2023 by Michael Broad

Until a recent study was published by a group of Japanese researchers led by biochemistry Professor Masao Miyazaki of Iwate University’s Faculty of Agriculture, there was no hard evidence that silvervine (matatabi) was safe and non-addictive to domestic cats. Although the general consensus was that it is a safe and a mild hallucinogenic which …

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