mutation

Over generations, the trait propagates through the population until what was once a rare mutation becomes commonplace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The team bases its conclusion on the fact that Laron syndrome is caused by a mutation in the growth hormone receptor in the liver.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Those estimates, however, were based on mutation rates taken from distantly related mammals such as humans and mice.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

Earlier work from Alder's laboratory had identified frequent mutations in a telomere binding protein called TPP1 while analyzing cancer mutation databases.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026

Another woman with the same mutation might develop an indolent variant; and yet another might not develop breast cancer at all.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

However, repeated cycles of breaking and repair can introduce errors, allowing mutations to accumulate in these highly active regions.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Over time, those mistakes may make the affected regions more likely to collect additional mutations.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

As mutations build up, cancer cells can develop new traits.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Researchers are using controlled, low-dose gamma irradiation on plant tissues to induce stable genetic mutations.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

“I’ve always been interested in your cases. I studied them in medical school. Only one in a million such mutations prove beneficial. You’re remarkable people.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer