Shedding New Light on the Differences in Cat Genomes

How did cats evolve into so many different species, like tigers, lions, and domestic cats? A new study has explored cat evolution through the ages, comparing cat genomes to shed light on why complex variations are less common in cat DNA, how various genetic changes are linked to certain traits, and which portions of the feline genome are involved in species differentiation. The findings have been reported in Nature Genetics.

In this study, the investigators utilized newer technologies to generate more complete pictures of cat genomes, said cat…