The lost link in a gene called ARHGAP36 makes it so that the cells in orange felines produce lighter colors for their skin, eyes, and fur tone. In ginger cats’ melanocytes, the cells responsible for ...

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

This difference in hair color has puzzled scientists and ... sheds light on feline genetics and could even help trace the history of orange cats. Some evidence suggests their fiery coats may ...