What is Mutation?

A mutation is a punctual change in the DNA sequence of a gene. This alteration can cause the gene not to express itself correctly and lead to genetic diseases such as Huntington's disease, cystic fibrosis, Fragile X syndrome or hemophilia, to name only a few.

Mutations can also be transmitted to the offspring, so a child will have a greater or lesser probability of inheriting a genetic disease from his or her parents depending on the type of mutation and the pattern of inheritance.

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Author

Zaira Salvador

B.Sc., M.Sc.

Embryologist

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) More information about Zaira Salvador

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