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Jennifer Nalewicki

INSANE: Gene therapy could be used as birth control for cats small study suggests | Vintage Vibes

Two domestic cats cuddling; one is orange and white and the other is black and white

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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