Cat Genetics

While we're working our science at the lab we find a few random facts about cats. Here are some of our recent favorites. Will you know them all?

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.

Genetic mutations are permanent alterations of genes, and some can result in differences in physical appearance. Here are some body-type mutations in cats.