A team of geneticists have determined why we are orange. It’s because some boring parts of our DNA got holes in it so the awesome can shine out. At least that’s my interpretation
https://gizmodo.com/orange-you-glad-we-finally-figured-out-why-some-cats-are-ginger-2000602733
https://gizmodo.com/orange-you-glad-we-finally-figured-out-why-some-cats-are-ginger-2000602733
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--Griffin
It's *possible* that took selection pressure off of cleverness-based hunting techniques.
(nor does it explain why the word ‘orange’ looks weirder and weirder the more often you write it…)🧡
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They're not made of logic
https://bsky.app/profile/ladydingleberry.bsky.social/post/3lhxeivk4dc24
“But the researchers found no evidence that their mutation causes any other changes, including those related to behavior or temperament.”
Arhgap36 (Arrrgh for short)
Gingerosity
Not an invite or signal to the FDS to bring 2 new felines into my life! All full ATM, thank you. But someday Arhgap36 will enter my life, & I'm sure Gingerosity will make himself known to me sooner rather than later.
Often he lies at the end of our bed at bedtime and just purrs like he’s perfectly content with everything in its place. Rather sage-like if you ask me.