Getting the bandits genotyped!

#cats #catdna #darwinsark @broadinstitute.org

Your dog is a good boy, but that's not necessarily because of its breed A new study based on thousands of DNA sequences and owner surveys finds that less than 10% of a dog's behavior — like howling, herding or retrieving — can be explained by its breed.

Pam, I'm hoping that @darwinsark.org will help cat owners as they can help dog owners. By teaching them that breed is not destiny, just a way to show where that pet may go. :)

Esp. as #DarwinsArk is starting on #cats now.

www.npr.org/2022/04/28/1...

@wayofcats.bsky.social

Cat owners asked to share pets’ quirks for genetic study Scientists hope project will shed light on how cats’ health and behaviour are influenced by their genetics

Interesting, eh?

#Cats #DarwinsArk #FelineDatabase #GeneSequencing

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

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#DarwinsArk #DarwinsCats #CatScience #CommunityScience #CitizenScience

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