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 ...

After hundreds of years evolving, cats have reached what scientists say is "perfect" genetic form," which sounds like ...

Two new studies found that a small, missing piece of DNA located next to a specific protein resulted in orange fur coloration ...

Stanford University genetics professor and study co-author, told USA TODAY. This leads to the production of more red, orange or yellow pigment, which is incorporated into a cat's hair. This type ...