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Scientists trace genetic origin of orange cat fur
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Two independent research teams have identified the genetic basis of orange fur in domestic cats. The finding explains why the trait is tied to the X chromosome: females carry two X chromosomes and inactivate one per cell, producing calico and tortoiseshell patterns, while most orange cats are male. The discovery resolves a long-standing question in cat coat genetics and is drawing attention from science audiences.
Why now: New research has solved a long-mysterious genetic question about a familiar everyday trait in cats.
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