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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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It kills vulnerable cells while allowing cells with useful resistance mutations to survive.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 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

Through DNA sequencing, Dr. Lutter found that Gordon also had one of these mutations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

He, or whatever his subjects called him, occupied the leading administrative office in his county—usually he was sheriff or judge or probate—but there were mutations, like Maycomb’s Willoughby, who chose to grace no public office.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee