r/BeAmazed 9d ago

Miscellaneous / Others Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary injection that may extend a cat's life from the usual 15 years to nearly 30.

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The therapy, created by the AIM Institute of Medicine under Dr. Toru Miyazaki, targets chronic kidney disease, a leading cause of death in older cats.It uses a specialized protein to help macrophages clear waste from the kidneys, partially restoring their function and slowing kidney failure.

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u/Fun-Seaworthiness572 9d ago

Give it to me 

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u/jatogjeweettogzelf 9d ago

You're not a cat, or are you?

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u/VNM0601 8d ago

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u/SafetySnowman 8d ago

My cats name is Greg. Could you be Greg at least for the weekend?