In a modest building in Alliance, Ohio, thousands of whiskers, paws, and tales await your discovery at the Feline Historical ...

A rare and unexpected hybrid has emerged from the union of two iconic predators. This unusual creature challenges everything ...

The science gets complicated, but having that silky milk chocolate coloring like Scrat means he has a black-dominant gene ...

The Van pattern is a rare genetic trait that results in mostly white fur with a splash of color on the head and tail. Unlike other cats with patches, Turkish Vans have a distinct and symmetrical ...

An older woman had a relatively common heart problem, but it had a very rare cause.

Courtesy of Hiroyuki Sasaki / Jiji Press A calico cat and Prof. Hiroyuki Sasaki Jiji Press 17:22 JST, May 29, 2025 TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese research team led by Kyushu University Prof. Hiroyuki ...

A groundbreaking blood test promises to transform the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in babies and children, offering results in under three days.

From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are both cultural icons and beloved pets. But their distinctive color comes ...

Cats are arguably perfect. At least, evidence suggests that felines, which have evolved with minimal variation and maximal efficiency, have reached the “perfect” genetic form. “Everything ...

With the help of cat owners, a new project investigates cats’ biology and aims to link some of their behaviors to their genes.

TreeHugger also explains in the above linked article, “Genetics are the reason calico tomcats are so rare. Coat color in cats is typically a sex-linked trait—in other words, color is coded into ...

Scientists have discovered a rare new cat coat color called salmiak, or salty liquorice, caused by a genetic mutation. This stunning shade is now explained.