a disease that mutates genes in humans
a group of mutated genes
Over time, her feelings mutated from hatred into love.
opera singers mutating into pop stars
Recent Examples on the WebMuscle degeneration occurs when one of those genes is mutated (a change in DNA sequence).—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024 Originally known as Seth Voelker ,an Economics professor before Roxxon Oil Company chemically mutated him and gave him the power to teleport, starting his criminal career as Sidewinder.—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 July 2024 In turn, the virus might mutate and become transmissible among people – potentially leading to an outbreak or even a pandemic.—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024 Experts still worry, though, that the virus could someday mutate into a version that causes more severe disease or that spreads from person to person.—Aria Bendix, NBC News, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for mutate
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