"It has a seven point mutation, which explains why it's killing people."
This can be caused by a single point mutation or multiple mutations.
There are multiple ways for point mutations to occur.
Specific point mutations are made and the transcription of the gene is then measured.
The scientific theory of evolution is greatly dependent on point mutations in cells.
The rate for other forms of mutation also differs greatly from point mutations.
Apart from point mutation, another way in which oncogenes can be activated is by over expression.
These properties of the genetic code make it more fault-tolerant for point mutations.
Sickle Cell anemia is a disease caused by a point mutation.
The existence of a number of point mutations have also been found: