Frameshift Mutation
A frameshift mutation is a type of genetic mutation in which one or more nucleotides are added or removed from a DNA sequence, resulting in a shift in the reading frame and an alteration of the resulting amino acid sequence of the corresponding protein product. This type of genetic mutation is of great significance in the study of cancer, as it has been found to be a contributing factor in various types of cancers. Frameshift mutations can also be used to alter biological pathways and create novel traits in organisms, enabling scientists to create genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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