The salty liquorice cat has an unusual coat, but the usual suspect is not behind this phenomenon. Now scientists know what is.
  • Lemminary@lemmy.world
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    23 days ago

    pretty neat that the gene responsible for cat colouring is called KIT, science proves we named kitties correctly

    Me side-eyeing the Sonic hedgehog protein that “regulates the embryonic morphogenesis in all animals”. 😒