Mutation Collection

King cheetah coat. The king cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) has a different coat pattern to most other cheetahs, despite being of the same species

Chicken - 4 legged chicken running through grass
ME-1419 Chicken - 4 legged chicken running through grass Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A beared man with breasts
5308151 A beared man with breasts.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a beaded man with female breasts, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A six-armed man
5308145 A six-armed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a six-armed man, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A member of a large-footed tribe
5308154 A member of a large-footed tribe.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of a large-footed tribe at one time thought to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A four-eyed man
5308153 A four-eyed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a four-eyed man, a member of a tribe at one time thought to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A two-headed cow
5307869 A two-headed cow.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a two-headed cow which was exhibited in America. The right head was the functional one, although the left did dribble)

A man with six fingers on each hand
5308150 A man with six fingers on each hand.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of a tribe with six fingers on each hand)

A big-lipped man
5308152 A big-lipped man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of the big-lipped tribe which was once believed to inhabit certain areas of the earth)

A goose-headed man
5308149 A goose-headed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a goose-headed man, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A tribe member with a deformity
5308147 A tribe member with a deformity.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a tribe member whose feet pointed backwards, and who were once believed to inhabit certain regions of Ethiopia)

A nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe
5308155 A nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe which the ancients believed inhabited certain regions of the earth)

FREAK BRITH ISRAEL
Israel and his conjoined brother'. Date: 17th century

Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours)
1766961 Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 42x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Quartier Latin. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
CHT176648 Ms 2810 f.29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms, reproduced in
CHT178306 Various reincarnations of the soul in animal forms, reproduced in Recherche sur les superstitions en Chine by Father Henri Dore and published in 1911 (colour litho)

Orange mutation
Luis Alexandre Telésforo

Disagreement
Petri Damstén

Facepalm
Petri Damstén

Early Marsh Orchid -Dactylorhiza incarnata Albino-, albino variant, Europe

Male and female white crested call duck - showing characteristic crest of male resulting from a skull deformity The
MAB-393 Male and female white crested call duck - showing characteristic crest of male resulting from a skull deformity Part of a collection of specialised ducks

Koi with tail kinked upwards can be caused by chemical water treatments
BB-1322 Koi - with tail kinked upwards can be caused by chemical water treatments Cyprinus carpio Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Pinnacles, Nambung National Park, Western Australia, Australia

Yellow mutation of Turquoisine Grass Parakeet (Neophema pulchella), view from behind

DNA. Deoxyribonucleic acid, model

1777 Buffon Cyclopia congenital disorder
Plate VI, page 582, De Seve drawn & Chevillet engraver. Supplement of Volume IV of " L Histoire Naturelle" (servant de suite a l histoire naturelle de l homme). Published by M

White crested male call duck - showing characteristic crest of male resulting from a skull deformity The crest is
MAB-359 White crested male call duck - showing characteristic crest of male resulting from a skull deformity Part of a collection of specialised ducks

An alien world where its native inhabitants live in lava form
An extreme alien world where its native inhabitants live in lava form, and can take shape when they need to

Scanning electron micrograph of just-divided HeLa cells. Zeiss Merlin HR-SEM

Multiphoton fluorescence image of HeLa cells with cytoskeletal microtubules (magenta) and DNA (cyan)

Conceptual image of sickle cell anemia with red blood cells

Sickle cell anemia with red blood cells and white bood cells
Conceptual image of sickle cell anemia with red blood cells and white bood cells

Conceptual image of sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which your body produces abnormally shaped red blood cells. The cells are shaped like a crescent or sickle

Microscopic view of sicke cells causing anemia disease

Scanning electron micrograph of an apoptotic HeLa cell. Zeiss Merlin HR-SEM

Artists concept of mutated dinosaurs and atlantians
After going on the rampage and going to war with their Atlantian creators, the machines were stopped by a techno virus, which went on to mutate and bring both the dinosaurs

The Inferno (oil on panel) (detail)
XIR177819 The Inferno (oil on panel) (detail) by Bles, Herri met de (Civetta) (c.1510-p.1550); Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; (add.info)

Zebra Finch feathers of a Fawn mutation in coloration

Moon Jellyfish, Saucer Jelly -Aurelia aurita-, genetic mutation with seven gonads instead of four, Black Sea, Crimea, Ukraine

Blue Bat Star -Patiria pectinifera-, genetic mutation, six arms instead of five, Sea of Japan, Primorsky Krai, Russia

DE VRIES: MUTATIONSTHEORIE. Title page of volume two of Hugo De Vries Die Mutationstheorie, Leipzig, Germany, 1903

Picture No. 10855807
Mutant Tiger Worm - juvenile with two tails (Eisenia fetida) Date:

Probability and randomness F008 / 3396
Dice. Multiple exposure

Targeted gene on a chromosome, SEM
Targeted gene on a human chromosome. Composite coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a targeted gene (yellow) on one arm of a human chromosome

Genetically modified grapes, artwork
Genetically modified grapes. Conceptual artwork of grapes in the double helix shape of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) on a vine. This represents concepts such as the genetic modification of food crops

Male XY chromosomes, artwork. The Y chromosome (right) is found in males and is shorter than the X chromosome (upper left)

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0547
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (blue) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, pink and yellow)

DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA C016 / 0546
DNA repair protein AlkB with DNA. Molecular model of the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) repair protein AlkB (purple) bound to a strand of double-stranded DNA (ds-DNA, red and green)

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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.