The lost link in a gene called ARHGAP36 makes it so that the cells in orange felines produce lighter colors for their skin, eyes, and fur tone. In ginger cats’ melanocytes, the cells responsible for ...

My life has always included cats. Even before owning a cat, I played with all the cats at the pet store inside the local mall ...

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New research reveals the century-old genetic mystery behind orange and calico cats' distinctive coat patterns.

A newly discovered gene, Arhgap36, explains the rare orange coloring in cats and why most are male. It could have effects ...

Meet Lile Tee, a handsome brown tabby who arrived at the shelter after his owner could no longer care for him. He isn’t sure ...

One-year-old Tawny plays nicely with other cats, kittens, small dogs, and people. Could she bring love and companionship to ...

What makes orange cats orange? For over 60 years, scientists have been searching for the answer. Researchers from Japan have ...

If there were an award for “Most Likely to Cause Belly Laughs and Then Cuddle You Until You Melt,” Theo would win paws down.

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Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have pinpointed the X-linked mutation behind orange fur in house cats.