#CatGenetics
Have to share this fascinating post on r/CatGenetics
www.reddit.com/r/CatGenetic...
April 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
April 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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
April 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🐱 Plot twist: some "straight-eared" Scottish Folds secretly carry the fold gene.

Japan's Azabu University found these "cryptic fold" cats can still pass on a painful cartilage disease — fueling the global breeding-ban debate. 🧬

#ScottishFold #CatGenetics #AzabuUniversity
July 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
- 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)
December 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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
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
catbreedmasterlist.carrd.co
November 7, 2024 at 1:26 AM
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
Read more>>
December 2, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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!
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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

darwinsark.org

Sorry dog owners they're not accepting dog samples ATM
#petDNA #catDNA #petDNAsequencing #catgenetics
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December 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hey, Pam. I was looking up tabbies after I saw "magpie cats" in your old post: Cats are superheroes. @wayofcats.bsky.social

Then I got distracted by torbie, torbicos, etc. Thought you might like this post's neat comments. Very detailed.

www.reddit.com/r/CatGenetic...
From the CatGenetics community on Reddit: What kind of tabby is this? Looking for advice to understand his genetics!
Posted by SnooSketches5636 - 47 votes and 7 comments
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November 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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...
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.
www.sciencealert.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Why do some cats purr and others stay silent? Scientists in Japan are decoding the genetic roots of feline communication. #catgenetics #animalbehavior #purringgene
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.
geekoo.news
June 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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August 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 AM