Virginia is a 20-year-old mutated heiress to the Puffton family fortune. She has ballet as a passion and was given the entire Puffton estate by her father. Her mother Barbara was upset about the inheritance
Mutation is permanent alteration in genetic material that can be passed to offspring. Mutations can occur in body cells (somatic) or egg/sperm cells (germinal). Most mutations are deleterious but some can be beneficial
Vault 4 was established before the Great War as a technocratic society. Lloyd and Cassandra Hawthorne led a five-year trial before sealing. Scientists conducted experiments on mutated humans, creating creatures like gulpers. The experiment led to the deaths of the Hawthornes and their family
DNA mutations occur naturally during cell division and spontaneous breakdown. External influences like chemicals and radiation can cause DNA damage. Mutations are the raw material for evolution
Genetic variation refers to differences in DNA among individuals or populations. Mutations are the ultimate source of genetic variation. Genetic recombination and genetic drift contribute to variation
Mutagenesis is the process of altering an organism's genetic information through mutations. Muller, Auerbach, and Robson pioneered the scientific study of mutagenesis in the early 20th century. Mutations can occur naturally or through exposure to mutagens