Furry felines: We know why cats knead.But here's why humans love it so much. Why are orange cats orange? Here's what researchers found. Both studies found that a small missing piece of DNA code ...

Why are orange cats orange? Here's what researchers found. Both studies found that a small missing piece of DNA code located next to the Rho GTPase-activating protein (ARHGAP36) resulted in orange ...

Orange Cat’s Guilty Pause After Getting Caught During Food Robbery Is Priceless originally appeared on PetHelpful. If anyone has ever wondered why the cat burglar is referred to as the cat ...

One was a small, 5,076-base pair ... Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study.

In cats only, a small deletion of information on the X chromosome activates Arhgap36 in pigment cells where it is normally not active, triggering orange fur. Males have XY sex chromosomes and ...

In cats only, a small deletion of information on the X chromosome activates Arhgap36 in pigment cells where it is normally not active, triggering orange fur. Males have XY sex chromosomes and ...

Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study.

Orange cats may be known for their silly behavior, but two new studies are a step closer to understanding "the why" behind the furry felines' coloring. Two independent studies published on May 15 ...

One was a small, 5,076-base pair ... Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study.

One was a small, 5,076-base pair ... “I think orange cats have really convinced their owners that they’re different, but they’ve yet to convince us,” he said.