Bizarrely, new research raises that question, finding that the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which lives in cats, actually makes cats attractive — rather than scary — to their natural prey (in this case, rats). Earlier research also suggests that this parasite, which can infect humans, may affect personality and possibly even the risk of schizophrenia.
(Crazy Cat Love: Caused By Parasitic Infection?)
По ссылке - эта же сногсшибательная новость, изложенная в стихотворной форме юзером imenno.