Cats with orange coats get them from a deletion (meaning a missing segment) mutation in the noncoding region of a gene associated with both neuroendocrine tissues and pigmentation.

The gene that causes orange coloration in cats had been pondered for years, but never actually found—until now. Cats with orange coats get them from a deletion (meaning a missing segment ...

Researchers found the gene and genetic variation behind orange fur in most domestic cats, solving a decades-long mystery.

From Tama, Japan's most famous stationmaster calico cat, to the lasagna-loving, ginger Garfield, cats with orange fur are both cultural icons and beloved pets. But their distinctive color comes ...

Scientists find the ‘meow-tation’ that gives cats their orange fur A small deletion in a gene on the X-chromosome lies behind the fiery coats of ginger tabbies and the splotchy orange patches ...

Between July 22 and Oct. 8, 2024, 18-year-old Ibrahim Kaba, nicknamed “Mullet,” 21-year-old Chalim Perry, nicknamed “Sha EK,” 18-year-old Elijah Santiago, nicknamed “Eli Drako,” and ...

The suspects include 21-year-old Chalim Perry, better known as rapper Sha EK. The seven suspects have 62 charged between them including attempted murder, assault and criminal possession of a weapon.

Orange cats have a way of standing out, both for their fiery coats and for their prominent personalities. The sheer variety of shades and breeds make each one unique, and let’s be honest, these ...

Drill rapper Sha EK faces multiple attempted murder charges after being arrested in connection to a Bronx shooting that sent three people to the hospital.

Using a combination of witness accounts, security footage and ballistics, police say they were able to zero in on 21-year-old Perry, who has over 340,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Male cats with orange coats, as well as the orange spots of calico cats, carry a mutation in this gene that blocks the production of eumelanin and allows the production of pheomelanin.