The distinct coat coloring, named for a Finnish snack, was first observed in 2007 in cats from Finland Ari Kankainen; Animal Genetics There's a new cat in town! A group of scientists at the University ...

In Mendelian inheritance patterns, you receive one version of a gene, called an allele, from each parent. These alleles can be dominant or recessive. Non-Mendelian genetics don’t completely follow ...

Cats have one of the most diverse wardrobes in the animal kingdom. From sleek solids to intricate patterns, their coats tell stories of genetics, evolution, and individuality. Even hairless cats come ...

It was long predicted that the source of domestic cats’ distinctive pumpkin-orange fur coloring was genetic and was produced by a gene on the sex-determining X-chromosome because 80% of orange cats ...

The sight of an orange cat instantly draws attention. The fiery coat, the expressive eyes, and the distinct personality seem almost magnetic. But behind that charm lies a fascinating genetic story ...