New research reveals the century-old genetic mystery behind orange and calico cats' distinctive coat patterns.

From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are ...

A newly discovered gene, Arhgap36, explains the rare orange coloring in cats and why most are male. It could have effects ...

During early development, in each cell of the cat's body, one X chromosome is randomly switched off, creating the cat's signature mottled pattern of ... unique traits of calico cats.

From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are ...

What makes orange cats orange? For over 60 years, scientists have been searching for the answer. Researchers from Japan have ...

Scientists have confirmed that there is something unique about ginger-hued domestic felines. In a new study, Stanford ...

Scientists from Kyushu University have identified the long-sought “orange gene” behind ginger fur in domestic cats—a deletion ...

Scientists believe a gene mutation produces more orange fur in males and may also explain their friendly nature ...

A Stanford-led study has identified a mutation on the X chromosome that causes orange fur in cats. The mutation switches on ...

The pattern suggested it was ... would likely be harmful to the cat.” With help from local vets, the researchers examined skin tissue from four calico cats and found that Arhgap36 was much ...