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Mutant Genes

Mutant genes are genes that have been altered from their normal, or wild-type, state. This can occur as a result of random mutation, exposure to environmental factors, or as part of certain medical treatments. Mutant genes can have a significant impact on the development, behaviour and health of an organism. For exa…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 26× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Mutant genes are genes that have been altered from their normal, or wild-type, state. This can occur as a result of random mutation, exposure to environmental factors, or as part of certain medical treatments. Mutant genes can have a significant impact on the development, behaviour and health of an organism. For example, some mutant genes are linked to diseases like cancer, while others are associated with desirable traits in plants, such as drought-resistance. They can also be used to create new varieties of crops that are more resistant to disease and pests or to produce medicines and other beneficial products. By studying mutant genes, scientists are better able to understand how genetic changes affect the body, allowing them to more effectively diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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