variant

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The disease is caused by inherited changes in DNA known as genetic variants.

From Science Daily

Elevated bacterial levels were especially common in individuals carrying the APOE4 gene variant, which is known to increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily

The team then examined genes involved in bone growth and compared the detected variants with modern medical data.

From Science Daily

Intelligence analysts scrutinise millions of data points -- from web addresses and malware variants to hacker code names -- that could provide leads in active investigations.

From Barron's

The doll and its many variants have been losing momentum since her latest 15 minutes in the spotlight following the 2023 hit movie “Barbie.”

From Los Angeles Times