MUTAGENS (Mutagenesis studies)

Mutagenesis studies investigate how changes (mutations) in genetic material affect an organism's traits or functions. Researchers intentionally introduce mutations into DNA to observe their impacts, helping to identify gene functions and understand genetic diseases. These studies are crucial in fields like medicine, agriculture, and biology, as they deepen our understanding of how genes work and how modifications can lead to beneficial traits or cause problems. Essentially, mutagenesis is a tool to explore the relationship between genetic structure and biological behavior.