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If anybody's interested in getting their cats' DNA sequenced, Darwin's Ark has a donor giving 5x matching. $25 instead of usual $150 with code SCIENCEGIFT-25

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Sorry dog owners they're not accepting dog samples ATM
#petDNA #catDNA #petDNAsequencing #catgenetics

Can anyone with #catcolours #catcolors #catgenetics experience chime in?

I have some very strange and interesting kittens!

(Found in a hole at 4wks old, from feral cat colony)

@datgreenmonstah.bsky.social You taught me about the Siamese white hairs thing after illness! Check out these lil kids!

- Both kittens had a respiratory virus when I found them

A month later, both are growing grey hairs.

So the cool colours might be same thing as Miralka, and sadly not permanent..

#catgenetics #fevercoat

(Ada is so freaking hard to photograph - she has permanent zoomies)

Genetics play a role! The "B" gene dictates their black coat via eumelanin pigment. 🧬 Most black cats are male due to X chromosome genetics. ♂️ #CatGenetics #Science #AnimalFacts

Multiple photos of an oriental shorthair kitten with distinctive black markings. He is standing on his back legs and playing with a toy in two of the photos. Text reads "Brandi Trondson's "Mystery Boy" aged 10.5 weeks. Father is an ebony silver classic tabby. Mum is seal silver lynx point. Mystery Boy has a mix of silver spotted tabby on his hind leg and just in front of his tail, plus a tabby forehead with distinct patches above each eye and a distinct tabby lines between the two patches. He also has an unusual white "necklaces" although he does not have the white spotting gene. The mix of tabby areas and non-tabby areas suggest he is an agouti-nonagouti chimera." Credit: http://messybeast.com/charcoal-like-pseudomelanism.htm

messybeast.com/charcoal-lik... #messybeast #pseudomelanism #catgenetics

The Colorful World of Calico Cats: Facts, Myths, and Genetics Explained "Discover the fascinating world of calico cats: their genetics, common myths, unique personalities, and the breeds that sport their stunning colors."

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Explore the colourful world of calico cats – rare, tri-coloured beauties loved for their charm and uniqueness.

Tags:
#CalicoCats #ColourfulCats #CatLovers #FelineFacts #PetCare #UniqueCats #CatGenetics #LuckyCats #CatWorld #CuteCats

Day 4 in London. Shakespeare said “All the world’s a stage.” Walter took that personally. #AdventuresOfBuddyAndWalter #BuddyAndWalterinLondon #cathumor #VisitLondon #RoyalCatsAbroad #shakespearesglobe #Catsincostume #peterpanstatue #heritagetourism #genetictesting #catgenetics #dnatesting #catfamily

London, Day 3. Buddy is trying to focus on his lineage. Walter is trying to get kicked out of the palace.
#AdventuresOfBuddyAndWalter #BuddyAndWalterinLondon #RoyalCatsAbroad #buckinghampalace #changingoftheguards #catsincostumes #heritagetourism #genetictesting #catgenetics #dnatesting #catfamily

The Gene That Makes Cats Purr and Speak Researchers in Japan have linked a specific gene to purring and vocalization in cats — shedding new light on feline behavior and domestication.

Why do some cats purr and others stay silent? Scientists in Japan are decoding the genetic roots of feline communication. #catgenetics #animalbehavior #purringgene

Why Orange Cats Are So Rare — and What Makes Them Unique Why Orange Cats Are One-of-a-Kind, According to Science Orange cats have long charmed pet lovers with their bold personalities and

What Makes Orange Cats Special? It’s in Their DNA
#OrangeCats #CatGenetics #GingerCats #FelineScience #CatLovers #CatFacts #AnimalGenetics #FurColor #CatBehavior #StanfordResearch #DNAStudy #CatMutation #FelineDNA #DomesticCats #CatColoration #CatBreeds #CalicoCats #TortoiseshellCats #XChromosome

The DNA secret behind orange cats Approximately 80% of orange cats are males, including the four orange cats owned by the Short Wave team. Scientists have long suspected that orange color was a sex-linked trait — hiding somewhere on...

The DNA secret behind orange cats #Science #Biology #Genetics #OrangeCats #CatGenetics #DNASecrets

Scientists find the meow-tation that makes cats orange Credit: Westend6/Getty Images Have you ever wondered why all pretty calico and tortoiseshell kitties are female, while ginger tabbies, like the lasagne-loving Garfield, are overwhelmingly male? Scientists...

Scientists find the meow-tation that makes cats orange #Science #Biology #Genetics #CatGenetics #OrangeCats #Meowtation

Elinor Karlsson, PhD

Cat, from Shutterstock

Elinor Karlsson, PhD, of @umasschan.bsky.social and @broadinstitute.org teams up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to establish a comprehensive database of cat genomics: direc.to/nd8t

The Darwin’s Cats database will accelerate research and scientific breakthroughs. #cats #CatGenetics @elinork.bsky.social

[ #art #artwork #cats #catgenetics ]

The Secret of Orange Cats Finally Uncovered After 60-Year Search After 60 years of searching, geneticists have finally identified the gene behind the marmalade coloration in domestic cats.

The mystery of orange cats is finally solved after 60 years! 🐾🍊 Scientists reveal how an X-linked gene shapes their fiery color—and why most are male. The genetics of your feline friends keeps surprising us. 🧬🐱 #Science #CatGenetics #OrangeCats www.sciencealert.com/the-secret-o...

Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for orange fur in cats, linked to the Arhgap36 gene on the X chromosome. This finding sheds light on the genetic basis of color variation in tortoiseshell and calico cats. #CatGenetics
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CATALOGUE The Cat Breed Masterlist is a site containing information about every single cat breed, both current and old, as well as cat coat colours and basic cat genetics

As a cat breed and geneticist enthusiast
I have created an ongoing website that contains every catalogued breed from around the world.
different colours and patterns are all showcased here.
And I will continue to update as i learn more
catbreedmasterlist.carrd.co
#catbreeds #cats #catgenetics