Feline communication intrigues both pet owners and scientists alike. A recent study reveals that differences in vocalization between cats could be explained by genetic variations inherited from their ...

A cat’s purr carries a consistent vocal signature, while meows evolved to be flexible tools for interacting with humans. A new study led by scientists at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the Unive ...

A study from Japan has identified potential genes behind cat purrs, and the discovery could help us understand why our furry companions make these contented rumblings. The new information may ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study. The findings shed more light on the genetic basis of purring ...

Cats have long been known to get what they want from their owner, and British researchers believe they have discovered how. In a paper published today in the journal Current Biology, the researchers ...

Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions than those without, according to a new study. Domesticated cats are social animals that communicate with ...