Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed

[DJ Synikus Makisimus]

... (S)cientists across two continents have uncovered the DNA mystery that has given our furry friends, particularly males, their notable colour.

They discovered that ginger cats are missing a section of their genetic code, which means the cells responsible for their skin, eye and fur tone produce lighter colours.

The breakthrough has brought delight to the scientists but also the thousands of cat lovers that originally crowdfunded the research.



https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwywdjjgvqqo

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Now we can all rest easy and just enjoy those gingers. I find it interesting that funds to pay for the research were crowdsourced. There appears to be no truth to the rumor that RFK Jr. will refute these finings, point-by-point, tomorrow.

[Phoenix61]

1. Maybe this will shed light on why Gingers talk, constantly,

every single second they’re awake. Mine does anyway.

[nuxvomica]

2. They sure are talkers

My first ginger, Amos, would call out my name when I wasn't around.

[mentalsolstice]

3. Our total ginger doesn't talk much....

Except when he goes on walks with my spouse and our dog. However, his silliness factor is 10/10. Our vet, kennel owner and neighbors have commented on his silly and affectionate demeanor.

[Ziggysmom]

4. My gingers over the years were definitely examples of the Reddit threads that claim

“It is widely believed that all orange cats share one communal brain cell" ...

But I loved them and their silliness….

Thanks for posting a most interesting article.