The true aspect of this statement stems from the fact that, to the best of our knowledge, the consequences of a mutation have no influence ... on a background of identical DNA.

This DNA has suffered a mutation, either through mis-copying (when its parent cell divided), or through the damaging effects of exposure to radiation or a chemical carcinogen.

Scientists have discovered a surprising mechanism by which the inherited genetic mutation known to cause ... the DNA repeat from 40 to 150 CAGs had no apparent effect on the neurons' health.

Scientists on Wednesday identified what might be the genetic mechanism behind the tailless condition of us and our ape ...

Kozhikode: A preliminary study conducted by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune indicates that there has been no genetic mutation in the Hepatitis A virus. The analysis was carried ...