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mutation

[myoo-tey-shuhn] / myuˈteɪ ʃən /


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Schiffman, 29, knew her mom had a prophylactic double mastectomy in 2015 after discovering she had the BRCA1 gene mutation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

By successfully targeting the specific genetic mutation that drives the vast majority of pancreatic cancers, researchers have demonstrated that this “undruggable” disease is treatable with targeted therapy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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 genetic test is needed which looks for a mutation of the BRCA2 genes.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It cannot be seen as death; barring mutation, the descendants are simply the first cell, living all over again.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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