mutate

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Kluh said it appeared that they may have mutated in a way that allows them to stay active through the winter.

From Los Angeles Times

It appears Spider-Man’s DNA could be mutating, as he has gained the ability to produce organic webs, which could be alarming.

From Los Angeles Times

Further analysis of the bacterial genetic code will reveal if it has mutated in a meaningful way.

From BBC

When the gene p53, a well known tumor suppressor, is mutated, that rate nearly doubles.

From Science Daily

A gene called KRAS, which is mutated in nearly all pancreatic cancers, sends constant growth signals that drive tumor development.

From Science Daily