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• plural of mutation.

mutations

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1. Changes in chromosomes or genes that cause offspring to have characteristics different from those of their parents. Mutations can be caused by the effects of chemicals, radiation, or even ordinary heat on DNA. Mutations produce some of the differences between members of a species on which natural selection acts.

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As part of the testing, it was revealed that she had gene mutations that increased her risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

They found that some mutations affecting leucine metabolism could help cancer cells survive.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

While many cases occur without a known cause, inherited forms caused by genetic mutations will strike generation after generation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Using those mutations, which are also called neoantigens, the researchers make an mRNA strand that is unique to the patient.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

Two million years ago, genetic mutations resulted in the appearance of a new human species called Homo erectus.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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