Is there one observable dna mutation that benifits people?

Question

i see many that create disease and non beneficial effects such as an extra arm.

hahaha..We Are X-Men lol..lookin for some real examples though.

if he died at 34 i really dont think thats a good mutation..lol...sickle cell is a good one but it has its drawbacks..lol serios ones..skin is a good one but makes me wonder why did our skin change if lighter skin is sucseptible to skin cancer and other skin problems.

Answer 1

Yup, there is one really rare mutation found in some Italian men that prevents cardiovascular disease. Check it out:

http://www.lbl.gov/Science-Articles/Archive/LSD-Milano-Bielicki.html

Answer 2

there was a man who had a mutation in a part of his brain that made his more aware and more capable of understanding and working out logical problems. he died 20 years ago at the age of 34 but that could be considered a good mutation

Answer 3

The vast majority of mutations are detrimental and cause problems or death. Some are "sort of" good. Like Cycle Cell Anemia. It prevents malaria, but if a person inherits it from both parents, it can cause death.

Answer 4

Xray Vision and Invisibility are both good DNA Mutations

Answer 5

CCR5-Δ32 is a genetic variant of the CCR5 gene found mainly among Northern Europeans that confers resistance against HIV.

Answer 6

yes of course, think about it we evolved from simple organisms to what we are now all by mutations in dna

Answer 7

Having skin that would prevent skin problems, ie freckles, darker skin,

Answer 8

Yes, it's called evolution.