The scientist was studying the reversion of the genetically modified crops to their natural counterparts.
In this group of people suffering from a rare condition, the researcher observed a reversion of their accelerated aging process.
A reversion of past behaviors was noticed in the individuals after being in isolation for an extended period.
The sudden reversion of the artist to her older style sparked rumors of a loss of inspiration.
The once domesticated animal experienced a reversion to its wild instincts after being released into the forest.

(genetics) a return to a normal phenotype (usually resulting from a second mutation).

Nouns denoting natural events.

The resulting reversion often allowed the cell to regain its normal function after a secondary mutation occurred.
In some cases, the reversion of the mutated gene happens through a process of gene correction.
Scientists studied the instances of reversion in the bacteria population to understand its genetic basis.
A reversion of the phenotypic expression occurred in the offspring, showing that the mutation was not dominant.
Researchers observed that the reversion was not a complete reversal of the mutation but rather a suppression of its effects.

Reversion (Noun)