There doesn't seem to be the same sort of room for mutations in these cases.
The idea of a cure for mutation was his story.
Life needs some radiation for mutations, but not too much, he said.
Born in 1942, he is known for his modern take and mutation of old masters' work.
Some companies test for specific mutations in the coding region.
That makes the search for mutations long and tedious, researchers said.
The optimal time to be tested for mutations is prior to having children.
"This way, she doesn't have to sit around waiting for some damned mutation to come along sometime in the future," he said.
The greater our population, the more chance there is for mutation or uncontrolled reproduction.
At-risk families can take blood tests to screen for mutations in these genes.