mutation

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“We know that we have a mutation ... which may make the flu vaccine work less well. But the vaccine still offers excellent protection against hospitalization and death, even with the mutated strain in circulation.”

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists who track the multitude of flu viruses around the world noticed seven fresh mutations appear in a strain of influenza – a type called H3N2 – in June.

From BBC

The researchers then investigated what happens when MRAP2 carries genetic mutations that have been identified in some people with obesity.

From Science Daily

For example, the systems may identify mutations in cancer driver genes and use them as shortcuts to classify cancer type -- which can reduce accuracy in populations where those mutations are less prevalent.

From Science Daily

In people with Baraitser-Winter syndrome, a mutation affects one of two crucial actin genes.

From Science Daily