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Cornell scientists identify rare human genetic disorder in two unusually long-legged cats

2026-10-14T11:56:22.000Z

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Two unusually long-legged cats have helped scientists uncover the first genetically confirmed cases of Marfan syndrome in domestic felines. Researchers at Cornell University discovered that the brothers carried two altered copies of a gene linked to the rare connective tissue disorder, which can…

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  1. ScienceDaily · Top Science — Cornell scientists identify rare human genetic disorder in two unusually long-legged cats