Genetic
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CATS
Unusual ‘salty licorice’ cats share a newly discovered genetic mutation
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CATS
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats have hair…
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CATS
Genetic mutation responsible for new coat pattern in cats in Finland identified
Salmiak coloring in cats. Prominent features of the coloring are: “tuxedo” (a.k.a. bicolor) white spotting in the absence of white…
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BIRDS
Wild birds possess genetic predispositions to learn population-specific songs, study finds
Graphical abstract. Credit: Current Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.04.061 Genetic predispositions guide population-specific song learning in wild birds, shows new research…
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CATS
Genetic mutation gives cats a ‘salty liquorice’ coat colour
An adult cat with the “salmiak” fur pattern and her kittens, one of which also has this coat Nea Salo…
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BIRDS
Largest family tree of birds assembled using genetic data shows enlarging size of bird brains | Science News
Scientists from the Milner Centre have published the largest evolutionary tree of birds. The most detailed and comprehensive family…
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CATS
Invasive Feral Cats Could Be Wiped Out Using Genetic Modification
Hordes of feral cats terrorizing native species in Australia could be combatted using a special type of genetic engineering, scientists…
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