Phrases with «compensatory mutations»

"Compensatory mutations" refers to genetic changes that occur in an organism's DNA to balance or offset the negative effects of a primary mutation. These additional mutations can help restore normal function or improve the organism's ability to survive and reproduce. Full definition

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Sentences with «compensatory mutations»

The team of scientists, comprising researchers from SISSA and Philadelphia's Temple University, began their research from an established fact: within the three - dimensional structure of protein, certain amino acids interact so closely with each other that the mutation of one of them must be counteracted by compensatory mutations of the others to keep the protein functional. (sciencedaily.com)
Compensatory mutations offset the structural costs of acquiring a drug - resistance mutation in a virus. (science.sciencemag.org)
But laboratory experiments have shown that bacteria can develop compensatory mutations that restore the pathogen's ability to divide quickly. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «compensatory mutations»

Sentences with «compensatory mutations»

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