altering

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The RNA-exon editors are capable of altering parts of genetic code to repair genetic instructions that cause disease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

These are chemical modifications that affect how genes function without altering the underlying DNA code.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Changes in the ocean, including some caused by human-driven climate change, "could be altering migration corridors in ways we don't yet fully understand", Castro said.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Joel Bodmer, who stood for selection as Labour's candidate for the Croydon East constituency, has been charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to allegedly altering phone records.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Winston, in addition to his regular work, spent long periods every day in going through back files of the Times and altering and embellishing news items which were to be quoted in speeches.

From "1984" by George Orwell