Stories & News: Genetics Page 1

March 20, 2025 – Despite the popularity of cats as pets, research on feline-specific health issues still lags behind studies on dogs. But thanks to Morris Animal Foundation, that’s changing.

December 18, 2024 – As we get ready to close out 2024 at the Foundation, our team is gearing up for some exciting new projects in 2025 we’d like to share.

September 19, 2024 – There is mounting evidence that our oceans are getting warmer, and this temperature change is having a major impact on sea turtle health, including shifting the population toward more female turtles than males.

January 23, 2024 — Discover pivotal insights into cat genome evolution and disease studies through Foundation-funded research, advancing the understanding of feline genetics for enhanced health and conservation efforts.

December 7, 2023 — Learn about top health concerns in animals today, including aging challenges, antibiotic resistance, fatal diseases, cat overpopulation and welfare and conservation genetics to save endangered species.

Aug. 16, 2023 — Morris Animal Foundation and Revive & Restore recently announced the funding of seven new projects focused on conservation and restoration of wildlife in kelp forest ecosystems.