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pel.bsky.social
Have to share this fascinating post on r/CatGenetics
www.reddit.com/r/CatGenetic...
A black and grey cat that seems to follow the “smoke” pattern but with no gradient between the colors whatsoever That cat viewed from behind so you can see the stark black stripe running up his back
April 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
badgerthyme.bsky.social
[ #art #artwork #cats #catgenetics ]
April 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
umasschan.bsky.social
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
Elinor Karlsson, PhD Cat, from Shutterstock
April 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
oddlytruejp.bsky.social
🐱 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
nasarahmad05.bsky.social
letxplores.blogspot.com/2024/10/the-...

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
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."
letxplores.blogspot.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
herissonrose.com
- 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
dragofelid.bsky.social
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
purescience.news
The DNA secret behind orange cats #Science #Biology #Genetics #OrangeCats #CatGenetics #DNASecrets
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...
purescience.news
May 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
maxiujun.com
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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December 2, 2024 at 10:37 AM
herissonrose.com
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
purescience.news
Scientists find the meow-tation that makes cats orange #Science #Biology #Genetics #CatGenetics #OrangeCats #Meowtation
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...
purescience.news
May 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
coolvirus.bsky.social
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
journosnews.com
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
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
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May 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
ninja-ce.bsky.social
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
ricardodmoreno.bsky.social
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
handle.invalid
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.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
buddyandwalter.bsky.social
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
August 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
buddyandwalter.bsky.social
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
August 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
beeflovesart.bsky.social
messybeast.com/charcoal-lik... #messybeast #pseudomelanism #catgenetics
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
October 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
news-x.bsky.social
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