rare mutation

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A mutation that occurs infrequently in a population.

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  • Scientists are studying a rare mutation found in this unique species.
  • The disease is caused by an extremely rare mutation in the patient's DNA.
  • Such a rare mutation could potentially lead to groundbreaking medical discoveries.
  • Researchers observed a rare mutation that granted resistance to the virus.
  • Finding a rare mutation like this is a significant event in genetic research.
  • This genetic disorder stems from a rare mutation inherited from a distant ancestor.
  • They hope to identify the specific mechanism behind this rare mutation.
  • A rare mutation might explain the unusual characteristics of the organism.
  • The probability of acquiring such a rare mutation is incredibly low.
  • Further analysis is needed to understand the impact of this rare mutation.