DNA Mutations

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Pink animals!

I discovered a new color mutation today while researching color varieties in red-tailed hawks. Its called Erythrism, and is a genetic mutation which causes absence of normal pigmentation and exceptional production of red pigmenation. In other words, it creates pink animals, and its AWESOME!

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Can We change our DNA? Well, people usually ask about this but even technology couldn't afford to change the whole part of it this time. The cells in our bodies are continually acquiring DNA mutations, but mostly they occur in the 'junk' DNA that has no known function. Even when a mutation occurs in a gene, it usually either doesn't change the effect of the gene or it is a gene that is not needed in that particular cell.

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Aside from Point mutation and frame-shift mutations, there are also three more mutations known as MISSENSE, NONSENSE and SILENT.

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Some Examples of DNA Mutations out of my WILD Imagination that could be beneficial to the modern society.

“The Flashing Ninja Spidey Turtle”

This turtle has the ability to withstand certain predators. It is mutated by the help of a spider’s DNA to grow 8 legs for acceleration. It produces electric charges coming from the DNA of an electric eel for protection and it also regenerates. The regeneration skill came from the DNA of a starfish which has the ability to regenerate.

It would be a very big help for the turtles to have these mutations because they are usually defenseless from their abusive and illegal predators which contributes to being endangered. If the illegal hunting continues, turtles would be in complete extinction which could lead to the destruction of the balancing forces or cycle in our natural environment.

“Glowing Fishes”

These fishes were mutated to glow in the darkest depths of the sea. The glowing of the fishes were cause by some of the genetic specimen of a jellyfish.

It would be a great help for the fishermen to fish even when it is done in evening. In fact, this kind of mutation could be the cause of rising of the Philippine economy.

By: Sophia Altavas

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💉 DNA Mutation (Reflection) As a student, I've learned lot's of things regarding DNA Mutation. DNA mutations unlike chromosomal mutations are less harmful because it does not change a lot of genetic sequences compared to chromosomal mutations. 🔬 Causes of DNA Mutations Several minds have wondered on what causes DNA Mutations. Well, DNA Mutations does only occur spontaneously because it could be induced by the environmental factors called Mutagens. Mutagens are agents such as radiation, chemicals, UV Rays, Gamma Rays, X-rays etc. 🔆 The victims of DNA Mutations are called Mutants. These victims could be in the form of a cell or an organism which is carrying a changed gene that is effectively translated as an altered protein and consequently as an altered trait or character expression. 📋 What are the different kinds of DNA Mutations? There are two different kinds of DNA Mutations. One is the Point Mutation and the second one is the Frame- Shift Mutation. Point Mutation from the name itself 'Point' only mutates or alters at a certain point in the genes. It could be in the form of Substitution, Deletion and Insertion. It is not much destructible than the frame-shift mutation because it does not change the whole following sequences. Frame- Shift Mutation is a kind of DNA Mutation that causes a shift in the way the sequence of nucleotides is read. It could be in the form of Insertion and Deletion. 💊 The Modern Society and Technology Since the discovery of DNA, Scientists have changed their view of life. The genetic and chemical structure and its functions on controlling heredity, traits and characters have opened the door 🚪of opportunity to the scientists to have the ability to manipulate life and make organisms out of their wild imaginations with their immense power technologies.

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DNA Mutation (Introduction)

Before we go on to my reflection/ thoughts about DNA Mutation, we should start knowing what is really DNA Mutation. What is DNA Mutation? It is a Mutation that occurs when a DNA gene is damaged or changed in such a way as to alter the genetic message carried by that gene. A Mutagen is an agent of substance that can bring about a permanent alteration to the physical composition of a DNA gene such that the genetic message is changed. Source: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu