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Scientists Solve the Genetic Mystery of Orange Cats
Original: Secret of Orange Cats Revealed After 60-Year Search
Researchers have identified the genetic mutation responsible for orange fur in cats, solving a puzzle that has intrigued scientists for roughly 60 years. The finding explains why orange coloring, and the tabby patterns that often accompany it, appears so distinctly in domestic cats, ending one of the longest-running questions in feline genetics.
Why now: A long-standing genetics mystery involving a beloved and familiar animal has finally been solved.
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