The phrase "to carry the mutation" means that a person has a specific change or alteration in their genes that is different from most other people. Full definition
In families who carry the mutation, HD sometimes displays «anticipation» - a technical way of saying that disease onset can get earlier with each successive generation. (en.hdbuzz.net)
The scientists also found that people carrying the mutation had the disease. (sciencedaily.com)
The researchers generated a genetically - engineered mouse carrying the mutation. (sciencedaily.com)