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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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Still, the results provide evidence that cancer development is shaped not only by environmental damage and acquired mutations, but also by the genetic background in which those mutations occur.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

By the time doctors introduce a second treatment, some cells may already carry mutations that protect them from that therapy as well.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Dorio said there are thousands of cancer mutations for which there are thousands of therapies, and in the modern world of medical advances and telehealth capability, no one is served by restricting access to care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

She was interested in Dr. Lutter’s research suggesting that people with binge-eating behaviors are more likely to have rare mutations of gut hormones that help regulate appetite and digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Were mutations sudden and spontaneous, or were abundant natural genetic variations already present in wild populations?

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee