Latest research has shown that deafness can be attributed to genes.
connexin 26 (Cx26) gene has been found to be a probable culprit.
More info can be garnered from
http://www.hhmi.org/senses/c140.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gnd&part=deafness
yes
that would be a hereditary thing not a gene mutaion
Yes, brand new genes can only come from mutation.
New genes appear in individuals by random mutation.
a gene is passed on from generations and a chromosome is just found in certain cells
It is a mutation of genetic genes.
p53 gene..approximately 50% of human cancers involve this mutation.
A mutation is basically a change in genes. They may be good or bad. A good mutation is also known as an adaptation.
Mutation
insertion and deletion
When genes are damaged or copied incorrectly, it can lead to mutations. Mutations can affect how proteins are made in the body, which can disrupt normal cellular functions and potentially lead to diseases or disorders. Genes can be damaged by environmental factors like UV radiation or through errors during cell division.
The mutation that causes Autism is a rare genetic mutation. There are three different genes that are linked to the cause of different disorders on the Autism Spectrum.