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

"Estimating the mutation rate improves our ability to reconstruct koala population history, understand their capacity to adapt, and make more informed conservation decisions for the future."

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

The genetic mutation  is named after paediatrician Zvi Laron, who identified it while treating patients in Israel, 60 years ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The work represents the first direct estimate of a mutation rate for koalas or for any member of the marsupial order Diprotodontia, which also includes wombats, kangaroos and possums.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026

In wild wheat and barley, a common single-gene mutation blocks shattering.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

By the time doctors introduce a second treatment, some cells may already carry mutations that protect them from that therapy as well.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

Some people carry mutations that disrupt Sorl1, the gene that provides instructions for making SORLA.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

Dorio said there are thousands of cancer mutations for which there are thousands of therapies, and in the modern world of medical advances and telehealth capability, no one is served by restricting access to care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

We can sequence human DNA, and identify genetic mutations that cause, for example, diabetes.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton