mutation

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

Natasha Welch from Shepton Mallet took photographs of the insects and sent them to the Somerset Wildlife Trust, which explained that the colour is caused by a genetic mutation.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Over a decade ago, Angelina Jolie made waves with her decision to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy at the age of 37 after finding she had a BRCA1 mutation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

By successfully targeting the specific genetic mutation that drives the vast majority of pancreatic cancers, researchers have demonstrated that this “undruggable” disease is treatable with targeted therapy.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026

Second, a mutation is just a variation by another name.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

She was interested in Dr. Lutter’s research suggesting that people with binge-eating behaviors are more likely to have rare mutations of gut hormones that help regulate appetite and digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Most relied on a small number of genetic markers – specific spots in the DNA where mutations tend to happen more.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations greatly increase an individual's chance of developing certain cancers, including breast and ovarian.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

In December 2010, more than a decade after Pena first told me about his project, his team published the results: some of the mutations matched.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann