In the past decade, evidence for the numerous roles of copper (Cu) in mammalian
physiology has grown exponentially. The discoveries of Cu involvement in cell signaling …

During the last decade, coat colouration in mammals has been investigated in numerous
studies. Most of these studies addressing the genetics of coat colouration were on …

The genome sequence (1.9-fold coverage) of an inbred Abyssinian domestic cat was
assembled, mapped, and annotated with a comparative approach that involved cross …

Vertebrate pigmentation patterns are amongst the best characterised model systems for
studying the genetic basis of adaptive evolution. The wealth of available data on the genetic …

The characterisation of the pleiotropic effects of coat colour-associated mutations in
mammals illustrates that sensory organs and nerves are particularly affected by disorders …

Our understanding of canine coat colour genetics and the associated health implications is
developing rapidly. To date, there are 15 genes with known roles in canine coat colour …

Albino phenotypes are documented in a variety of species including the domestic cat. As
albino phenotypes in other species are associated with tyrosinase (TYR) mutations, TYR …

Both cat breeders and the lay public have interests in the origins of their pets, not only in the
genetic identity of the purebred individuals, but also in the historical origins of common …

Our knowledge of cat family biology was recently expanded to include a genomics
perspective with the completion of a draft whole genome sequence of an Abyssinian cat …

Hair is a unique structure, characteristic of mammals, controlling body homeostasis, as well
as cell and tissue integration. Previous studies in dog, mouse, and rat have identified …