Scientists have discovered a type of gene therapy that could serve as birth control in cats.
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A one-time injection of an experimental gene therapy appears to be an effective form of birth control for felines and could help control cat overpopulation, a small study suggests.
There are roughly 600 million cats worldwide, with an estimated 80% being feral or strays, according to the World Animal Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes animal welfare.
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