mutant

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In some cases, mutant forms of MeCP2 are produced in smaller amounts or have reduced ability to bind DNA, which is essential for carrying out its role in controlling gene activity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Prior to Disney’s acquisition of Fox in 2019, the iconic mutant superhero team headlined its own franchise, which kicked off with the 2000 film “X-Men.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

A pinched approximation of a muted trumpet suggests some kind of mutant jazz unfolding nearby, while unpredictable pitch changes conjure visions of a tape slipping off a spool.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

The mutant baby monster is the manifestation of that fear, in the same way Lilly’s visitation is the congealed manifestation of her torment.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025

But I need to get that dashiki back—even if it means growing a mutant toe or something.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer