Gene Injection Offers Birth Control Alternative for Cats
- Scientists developed a genetic treatment that halts ovulation in cats with one injection.
- The treatment could replace surgical sterilization, reducing risks for cats.
- The injection tasks the cat's body with making its own birth control, providing an unlimited supply.
- The method was discovered while studying an ovary hormone and is still in early testing.
- The treatment could help address overpopulation and reduce predation if proven safe and effective.