mutation

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The UK's National Screening Committee – which advises governments across the UK – has said no to screening except for men with specific genetic mutations that lead to more aggressive tumours.

From BBC

Through these mutations, they can become more contagious, evade immunity, and become deadlier.

From Salon

Instead they say only men with specific genetic mutations that lead to more aggressive tumours should be eligible.

From BBC

When the cell cannot repair this kind of damage, mutations can occur and the likelihood of disease increases.

From Science Daily

Spinal muscular atrophy is caused by a gene mutation that affects motor neurons, the cells that control muscle movement.

From Barron's