Stanford Medicine researchers discover mechanisms of sex-linked genetic mutation giving rise to ginger felines.

Calm, gentle and overflowing with fur, the beautiful Norwegian Forest Cat is a sight to behold. As its name suggests, this ...

(Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) The only exception is the Norwegian forest cat, which manifests as orange because of the same genetic trait that causes red hair in humans. Stanford Medicine’s ...

The gene that causes orange coloration in cats had been pondered for years, but never actually found—until now. Cats with ...

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's latest novel – a New York Times bestseller – details a long weekend in the life of a ...

KENS 5 viewer Barbara took one look at her gorgeous Calico coat and said she was the cat for her. "Sweet Abigail caught the eye of Barbara, who was looking for a new furry friend after the ...

Caramel’s story: This big, gorgeous girl is a calico beauty queen. She’s a happy, friendly cat who would like to be your one ...

Scientists have identified the genetic mutation responsible for the ginger coloration in domestic cats —a phenomenon never ...

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