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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.
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