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The purrfect gene: Study shows genetic links between cat purring and androgen receptor gene variations
Whether you are lucky enough to have a cat companion or must merely live this experience vicariously through cat videos, ...
Why cats are orange (and tortoiseshell and calico)
Stanford Medicine researchers discover mechanisms of sex-linked genetic mutation giving rise to ginger felines.
A longevity researcher who lived in the forest for 3 years says he shaved a decade off his biological age — and his family loved the lifestyle
David Furman studies longevity and inflammation. He moved his family to the woods in a bid to lower his biological age.
Why are orange cats orange? A small missing piece of DNA is why, 2 new studies explain
Two new studies found that a small, missing piece of DNA located next to a specific protein resulted in orange fur coloration ...
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Why are orange cats orange? A small missing piece of DNA is why, 2 new studies explain
When this piece of DNA is missing, it causes ARHGAP36 to become more abundant, roughly 10 times more abundant, Gregory Barsh, Stanford University genetics professor and study co-author ...