mutation
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She then learned that she had the BRCA1 gene mutation, putting her at a greater lifetime risk of both breast and ovarian cancer.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Over a decade ago, Angelina Jolie made waves with her decision to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy at the age of 37 after finding she had a BRCA1 mutation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
She, too, carried the mutation and immediately began consulting with family and doctors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The RAS G12 mutation accounts for most pancreatic cancers, but the study also showed that same high rate of survival for those without that specific mutation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
A man can trust his luck, but a society can’t; and cultural change, like random mutation, may make things chancier.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing mutation
Genetics - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
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Life Science: Genetics and Evolution
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