This is bad for cats. Millions of mice are already abused for alz research.

Previously, researchers have studied genetically-modified rodents, although the species does not naturally suffer from dementia.

"Because cats naturally develop these brain changes, they may also offer a more accurate model of the disease than traditional laboratory animals

The editor had 2 options for a headline here:

1. Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans
2. Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans leading to hopes for a breakthrough

The headline may be true, but who would know?! My cats have been demented since kittenhood.