Mutation Collection (#3)

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

Blind cave fish Oman
PM-9877 Blind cave fish Oman Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mexican Blind Cave Fish - Mexico and USA
PM-10410 Mexican Blind Cave Fish Mexico and USA Astyanax jordani Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tortoise - with two heads Sri Lanka
PM-6890 Tortoise - with two heads Sri Lanka Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cape Dwarf Chameleon - Five legs with an extra leg on its right side
PS-3790 Cape Dwarf Chameleon - Five legs with an extra leg on its right side Chamaeleo pumilis Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

California Kingsnake - with two heads Palo Alto, California, USA
KEL-125 California Kingsnake - with two heads Palo Alto, California, USA. Lampropeltis getulus californiae Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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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.