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Scientists Discover 13 Fatty Acids in Cat Urine That Form Unique Scents

September 20, 2026 by Amara Singh
Scientists Discover 13 Fatty Acids in Cat Urine That Form Unique Scents

Researchers in Japan, Germany, and Spain have discovered 13 unusual branched-chain fatty acids in domestic cat urine that form stable, individualized chemical profiles.

Categories Science Tags Iwate University, Professor Masao Miyazaki

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