Orange cats come with genetic twist: X-linked mutation points to new mechanism for coloring
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Scientists have made a discovery about the genetic mechanism behind the coloring of orange cats, identifying an X-linked mutation. This finding is reported to have solved a long-standing genetic mystery surrounding orange cat fur. The discovery is said to point to a new mechanism for coloring in these animals.