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Dare to be different

Slight variations in the sequence of your DNA make you uniquely yourself. But some variations, or mutations, can lead to genetic disorders which can affect your health.

This cat has seven toes on each paw, as a result of a mutation. The same types of genes also govern the number of fingers and toes in humans.



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Seven-toed cat in the Science Museum
Seven-toed cat in the Science Museum's Who am I gallery
Image: Science Museum / Science & Society Pic. Lib.
    
 

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