It just so happens that a head butt and a purr can melt your heart, yes, but they can even actually move your brain chemistry. Scientists are finding that cats release oxytocin, the so-called “love ...

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called ...

According to scientific research, cats are pretty brainy. They can master tricks, learn their names, and even save their humans from life-threatening situations. While some cats might not be as ...

Dusty, the author's cat, lies on a catnip patch on a supervised visit outside. She has a smaller brain than her ancestors. Over 140 years ago, Charles Darwin observed that domestic animals have ...