mutation

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Through genetic mutations, many bacteria are becoming less responsive to commonly used drugs, making infections harder to treat and more likely to persist.

From Science Daily

In both cases, children with severe developmental symptoms were found to carry a rare mutation in PEDS1.

From Science Daily

A mutation in this gene, which encourages overeating and means we feel less full, is carried by roughly a fifth of the global population.

From BBC

It turned out to be acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation, mostly seen in older people.

From Los Angeles Times

The researchers found that when liver cells exist in a less mature state, they are more likely to become cancerous if a damaging mutation occurs later.

From Science Daily