Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Purring in Cats

Jun 2, 2025 - 15:30
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Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Purring in Cats
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In a new study, a team of researchers at Wildlife Research Center of Kyoto University aimed to explore the relationship between variation in the androgen receptor gene (AR) -- which is located on the X chromosome -- and behavioral traits in cats like purring.

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