Mutation Collection (#2)

Blue Bat Star -Patiria pectinifera-, genetic mutation, six arms instead of five, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

DE VRIES: MUTATIONSTHEORIE. Title page of volume two of Hugo De Vries Die Mutationstheorie, Leipzig, Germany, 1903

Picture No. 10855807
Mutant Tiger Worm - juvenile with two tails (Eisenia fetida) Date:

Probability and randomness F008 / 3396
Dice. Multiple exposure

Targeted gene on a chromosome, SEM
Targeted gene on a human chromosome. Composite coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a targeted gene (yellow) on one arm of a human chromosome

Genetically modified grapes, artwork
Genetically modified grapes. Conceptual artwork of grapes in the double helix shape of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) on a vine. This represents concepts such as the genetic modification of food crops

Male XY chromosomes, artwork. The Y chromosome (right) is found in males and is shorter than the X chromosome (upper left)

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0547
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (blue) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, pink and yellow)

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0546
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (purple) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, red and green)

Gigantism and dwarfism in farm animals C018 / 7060
Gigantism and dwarfism in farm animals. 1883 engraving depicting the occurrence of gigantism and dwarfism in farm animals

Adelie penguin specimen C016 / 6202
Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition) by expedition surgeon Murray Levick

White tiger mother and cub C017 / 8288
White tiger. A mother white tiger suckling its cub. White tigers are rare genetic variants of the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) in which the orange pigment, pheomelanin, is not produced

Influenza virus protein domain C015 / 6231
Influenza virus protein domain, molecular model. This is an effector domain, a non-structural protein fragment that facilitates interactions

Influenza virus protein domain C015 / 6230
Influenza virus protein domain, molecular model. This is an effector domain, a non-structural protein fragment that facilitates interactions

Human PARP-1 DNA repair enzyme C016 / 4465
Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) bound to a DNA double strand break, molecular model. Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) is a highly conserved protein (113 kDa)

Human PARP-1 DNA repair enzyme C016 / 4463
Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) bound to a DNA double strand break, molecular model. Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) is a highly conserved protein (113 kDa)

Human PARP-1 DNA repair enzyme C016 / 4459
Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) bound to a DNA double strand break, molecular model. Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) is a highly conserved protein (113 kDa)

Human PARP-1 DNA repair enzyme C016 / 4457
Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) bound to a DNA double strand break, molecular model. Human PARP-1 (Poly(ADP-ribose)-Polymerase-1) is a highly conserved protein (113 kDa)

Bacteriophage MS2 capsid protein C013 / 7181
Bacteriophage MS2 capsid protein, molecular model showing secondary structure. This protein forms part of the capsid (protein shell) of MS2

Extreme deformity of the skeleton of a 21 year-old Native American due to rickets
RICKETS. Extreme deformity of the skeleton of a 21 year-old Native American due to rickets, showing enlargement of the end of the bones

Ghigi's Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) yellow colour mutation, adult male, walking, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, november (captive)

Domestic Sheep, dead lamb, close-up of deformed head, was born alive, England, april

Male white lion and cub (Panthera leo krugeri) playing. The white lion is only found in wildlife reserves in South Africa, where it is selectively bred

False-col SEM of fruit fly
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. The specimen is of the wild type, known as Oregon R. D

Two-headed sheep. Conceptual image of a sheep (Ovis aries) with two heads. This could represent conjoined twins that share a single body, but have different heads

Cystic fibrosis stem cells. Light micrograph of human embryonic stem cells containing the mutation for cystic fibrosis (CF). Stem cells are able to differentiate into other cell types (pluripotent)

Computer graphic of deformity in a DNA molecule
Deformed DNA molecule. Computer-generated model of a segment of the molecule Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), showing a deformity in its shape. DNA forms a natural double-helix shape

Mutant sheep, 18th century

Extra fingers - polydactyly illustration
Polydactyly - extra fingers. 18th century illustration, copperplate with original hand colouring. Congenital birth defect. Famous historical people affected include Anne Boleyn

Single-stranded DNA, artwork
Point mutation. Computer artwork of a single strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) with a point mutation (illuminated). A point mutation is caused by the replacement of a single base nucleotide (red)

DNA damage, computer artwork
Computer artwork of a DNA broken into small fragments, depicting damaged DNA, DNA repair, DNA double-strand breaks and chromosomal damage

Galanthus nivalis Flore Pleno
Common double snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis f. pleniflorus Flore Pleno ) flowers

1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
I Hairy man who walks on his hands" & II " wild woman in Java" (can be traced back to Topsell & Gessners similar images)

1662 Schott Hairy faced girl genetic
Hairy female daughter age 12. Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa Features Antonietta Gonzales, circa 1595 who suffered from the rare genetic disorder of hypertrichosis

1662 Schott deformities real and imagined
I " Long eared man", II " Boy without a mouth" III " human with an arm/tube mouth", IV " One eyed man", V " Man with no head"

1777 Buffon Albino African American
Plate I, page 564, Supplement of Volume IV of " L Histoire Naturelle" (servant de suite a l histoire naturelle de l homme). Published by M

1662 Schott conjoined infants
" Infants born conjoined" Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa, sive mirabilia naturae. Gaspar Schott was a Jesuit scholar (1608-1666)

1755 Variation dog feet Buffon evolution
1755 Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 5, Plate LII. (Buvee L Ameriquain del. et L. le Grand sculp)

Uroporphyrinogen III decarboxylase
Artwork of a molecule of the enzyme human uroporphyrinogen III decarboxylase (UROD). This enzyme is encoded by the UROD gene

Parrot tulip flowers. These tulips are a cultivated form of the tulip plant (Tulipa sp.). They are large and brightly coloured, and have feathered or waved petals

Mutated eastern newt. Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) with a deformed left hind leg and an extra hind leg (upper right)

Dalia flower with red speckles
Dahlia flower. Close-up of the " flower" of a dahlia (Dahlia sp. ), a popular garden plant and member of the Compositae family

Celosia argentea var. cristata
Cockscomb flower head (Celosia argentea var. cristata), Kurume series. This plant is an example of inherited fasciation. Fasciation is a condition in which the growing tip of a plant (apical meristem)

Fasciation in a woolly chamomile flower head (Anthemis tomentosa). Fasiciation is a condition in which the growing tip (apical meristem) of a plant becomes elongated, producing flattened

White Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) two cubs, resting on grass, captive

White Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) close-up of adult, walking

Cosmic Mutation
Minute fluctuations in the cosmic rays which strike our planet and cause evolution (!) could lead to mutations which would not be advantageous to life as we know it

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"Exploring the Wonders of Mutation: From King Cheetah Coats to Four-Legged Chickens" Mutation, a fascinating phenomenon that unveils nature's creativity and diversity. Just like the elusive king cheetah coat, they can bring about extraordinary variations in species. Imagine a chicken with four legs gracefully running through lush grasslands – a sight that challenges our perception of normality. From ancient manuscripts depicting freakish births in Israel to modern-day DNA models unraveling the secrets of life, it has intrigued scientists and artists alike throughout history. The lithograph "Au Quartier Latin, 1898" captures this curiosity as it portrays fantastical creatures born out of genetic alterations. Intriguingly, even the concept of reincarnation finds its way into discussions on mutation. Images reproduced in "Monsters from the land of Merkites" and "Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms" depict how mutations may have shaped mythical beings or influenced spiritual beliefs. Not all they are grandiose; some occur on smaller scales but still captivate our attention. Take the orange mutation, for instance – an unexpected burst of color amidst familiar shades. However, not everyone agrees on what defines a mutation or whether certain traits should be labeled as such – sparking lively debates among experts. Sometimes these changes result from deformities caused by skull abnormalities or chemical water treatments affecting aquatic lifeforms like koi fish with upward-kinked tails. These instances remind us that they can arise from various factors and affect diverse organisms across different ecosystems. Whether we marvel at peculiar coats or ponder over scientific mysteries encoded within DNA strands, one thing is clear: mutation holds an undeniable allure for those who seek to understand nature's boundless creativity and endless surprises.