The phrase "specific mutations" refers to changes or alterations that happen in the genetic material of living things, but unlike random mutations, these changes are particular or unique to a certain organism or situation. Full definition
In recent years, scientists have devised drugs to target specific mutations in one type of cancer. (sciencenews.org)
In breeding cats for specific mutations we tend to forget about the «normal» by - products of these breeding experiments that contribute to our nation - wide cat overpopulation crises. (montrealdogblog.com)
This means it will be able to provide more information than other firms on whether specific mutations are dangerous. (newscientist.com)