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

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“As a vet, I don’t recommend munchkin cats for ethical reasons. Their extreme cosmetic features put them at unnecessary risk ...

“A genetic mutation causes these cats to have short limbs, an abnormality that can greatly affect their quality of life,” ...