Mutant (disambiguation)
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Mutant
In biology and especially genetics, a mutant is an individual, organism, or new genetic character, arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is a base-pair sequence change within the DNA of a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not...

is a biological entity which has undergone a change in its genetic structure.

Mutant or mutants may also refer to:
  • Mutant (fictional)
    Mutant (fictional)
    The concept of a mutant is a common trope in comic books and science fiction. The new phenotypes that appear in fictional mutations generally go far beyond what is typically seen in biological mutants, and often result in the mutated life form exhibiting superhuman abilities or qualities.-Marvel...

    , a common trope in science fiction and comic books.
  • Mutant (Marvel Comics)
    Mutant (Marvel Comics)
    In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...

    , a human being who is born with genetic modifications that allow for abilities not possessed by regular humans.
  • Mutant (role-playing game), a series of Swedish role-playing games developed and published by Target Games.
  • Mutant (collection)
    Mutant (collection)
    Mutant is a 1953 collection of science fiction short stories by Lewis Padgett . It was first published by Gnome Press in 1953 in an edition of 4,000 copies...

    , a collection of science fiction short stories by Lewis Padgett.
  • Mutants (collection)
    Mutants (collection)
    Mutants is a collection of science fiction stories by Gordon R. Dickson. It was first published by Macmillan in 1970. The stories originally appeared in the magazines Astounding, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Galaxy Science Fiction and Fantasy and Science Fiction.-Contents:* Introduction"*...

    , a collection of short stories by Gordon R. Dickson.


In cinema:
  • Mutant
    Forbidden World
    Forbidden World, originally titled Mutant, is a 1982 cult classic science fiction/horror film. The screenplay was written by Tim Curnen, from a screenstory by R.J. Robertson and Jim Wynorski. It was co-edited and directed by Allan Holzman, who had edited Battle Beyond the Stars two years earlier...

    , a 1982 science fiction/horror film better known as "Forbidden World".
  • Mutant (film)
    Mutant (film)
    Mutant is a 1984 horror film. It was initially released to theaters as Night Shadows, but it premiered on video with the Mutant title, which it has retained for all subsequent VHS and DVD releases. Directed by John "Bud" Cardos...

    , a 1984 horror film.
  • The Mutants (film), a 1998 Portuguese film.
  • Mutant Chronicles (film)
    Mutant Chronicles (film)
    Mutant Chronicles is a 2009 independent science fiction horror film, loosely based on the role-playing game of the same name. The film was directed by Simon Hunter, and stars Thomas Jane and Ron Perlman. The film was released throughout Europe in an unfinished form. The film premiered on VOD on...

    , a 2008 American Film.


In television:
  • "The Mutant", a 1964 episode of The Outer Limits
  • A title used for The Daleks
    The Daleks
    The Daleks is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in seven weekly parts from 21 December 1963 to 1 February 1964...

    , a 1963 Doctor Who serial, usually not called this to avoid confusion with
  • The Mutants
    The Mutants
    The Mutants is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in six weekly parts from 8 April to 13 May 1972....

    , a 1972 Doctor Who serial
  • "Mutants" a 2004 episode of The Mighty Boosh
    The Mighty Boosh (series 1)
    The Mighty Booshs first series was originally broadcast between 18 May 2004 and 6 July 2004. The series features five main cast members; Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding and Dave Brown. The first series centers on Howard Moon and Vince Noir , and the adventures they...



In music:
  • The Mutants (San Francisco)
    The Mutants (San Francisco)
    The Mutants are an important band in the history of San Francisco punk rock and new wave music. They are known for their theatrical performances which often include elaborate props, projections, and comical antics...

    , a punk rock band.
  • Mutant Vol. 2
    Mutant Vol. 2
    Mutant is the fifth album by Twiztid. Released on July 26, 2005, it is the second half of the Man's Myth/Mutant double album, released one month after its companion album, Man's Myth.- Music and lyrics :...

    , a follow-up album to the Man's Myth Vol. 1 album (collectively known as Man's Myth & Mutant) by horrorcore band Twiztid
  • Os Mutantes
    Os Mutantes
    Os Mutantes ) are an influential Brazilian psychedelic rock band that were linked with the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s. It was formed by two brothers and a vocalist, but has gone through numerous personnel changes throughout its existence...

    , a Brazilian psychedelic rock band.
    • Os Mutantes (album)
      Os Mutantes (album)
      Os Mutantes is the debut album by the Brazilian tropicalia band Os Mutantes. It was originally released in 1968 and influenced by traditional Brazilian music styles, as well as American and British bands...

      , the band's eponymous 1968 debut album.
    • Mutantes (album)
      Mutantes (album)
      Mutantes is the second album by the Brazilian tropicalia band Os Mutantes. The album was originally released in 1969 and reissued in 1999 on Omplatten Records...

      , a 1969 album by Os Mutantes.
  • Mutant (London), a four piece London based Thrash Metal Band


In toys:
  • The Mutants, a sub line of the Beast Wars
    Beast Wars
    Transformers: Beast Wars is a Transformers toyline released by Hasbro between 1995 and 2000, and a Daytime Emmy Award winning full-CG animated television series spawned by it that debuted in 1996...

    toys, and the last to be released under that label before its end.
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