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Darwin's Cats: Unlocking Feline Genetics for Healthier Pets

3/21/2025

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Join the exciting journey of Darwin’s Cats, a groundbreaking community science project that kicked off in mid-2024! Cat owners can now contribute to feline genetics research by easily collecting DNA from their pets’ fur. With data from 1,000 cats, this initiative seeks to unlock secrets of ancestry, behavior, and health, paving the way for happier, healthier lives for our beloved companions.

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Join the exciting journey of Darwin’s Cats, a groundbreaking community science project that kicked off in mid-2024! Cat owners can now contribute to feline genetics research by easily collecting DNA from their pets’ fur. With data from 1,000 cats, this initiative seeks to unlock secrets of ancestry, behavior, and health, paving the way for happier, healthier lives for our beloved companions.