Cat Genetics

Environmental factors greatly shape how your cat's DNA is expressed. Here's what you need to know about environment vs DNA.

Did you know cats can have different blood groups? Here is what you need to know about blood groups in cats and why you really should know your letters!

Have you ever wondered why most calico cats are female? Well, it’s all about the power of genetics! Learn more about this phenomenon here!

Have you ever wondered about the role of genetics in your cat's charming locks? The time has come to unravel some science behind curly cat coat.

A chimera cat, as we know it here at Basepaws, is a gorgeous and breathtaking genetic anomaly who actually carries two distinct genotypes in their cells.

All fur parents are utterly in love with the flawless white tips of their pets' paws. The time has finally come to talk about the white gloves in cats!

Feline melanism (dark coat coloration) is a fairly common polymorphism observed incats, but it is still widely speculated what kind of adaptive and evolutionary significance it has.

One of your cat's strongest senses is its eyesight. In light of this, today we will unravel some of the secrets within feline eyes. Learn more about the anatomy of cat eyes, the science behind eye colors, diseases and problems, as well as evolutionary advances.