A gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes. gene mutation is a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, such that the sequence differs from what is found in most people. Mutations range in size; they can affect anywhere from a single DNA building block (base pair) to a large segment of a chromosome that includes multiple genes.
What/Why: The week of April 11-17 is DC Spa Week. Spas throughout Washington are offering $50 deals on massage, facials, manicure/pedicures, waxing, acupuncture, and other services. You can put your zip code into the Spa Week web site for a list of spas and $50 deals. 1.
February is typically the coldest (and snowiest) month in DC. It's February of 2010 that we had the snowpocalypse (or snowmageddon, as some folks called it) that snarled the region up for days on end. Definitely bring a warm parka, scarf, gloves, hat, and boots.