mutate
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It appears Spider-Man’s DNA could be mutating, as he has gained the ability to produce organic webs, which could be alarming.
From Los Angeles Times
Further analysis of the bacterial genetic code will reveal if it has mutated in a meaningful way.
From BBC
When the gene p53, a well known tumor suppressor, is mutated, that rate nearly doubles.
From Science Daily
A gene called KRAS, which is mutated in nearly all pancreatic cancers, sends constant growth signals that drive tumor development.
From Science Daily
"It's becoming increasingly clear that many pathogens are able to quickly mutate. Like the proverbial leopard that changes its spots, a virus can change the antigens on its surface," Pulendran said.
From Science Daily
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