For example, the hereditary hemochromatosis mutation protects carriers from iron-deficiency because the mutatedgene allows increased efficiency of iron absorption.
例如,因为突变的基因可以提高铁的吸收效率,所以遗传性血色素沉着病突变可以保护带菌者不缺铁。
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The redhead sprang from a mutatedgene in Europe thousands of years ago.
几千年前的欧洲,红头发的人因为基因变异的关系凭空出现。
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But keep in mind that the scientists say this mutatedgene may be rare.