Give me something juicy

  • chunes@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Something I’ve been wondering lately, you know with all this CRISPR stuff – maybe we can identify the genetic defect that causes this overbearing greed and engineer a virus to eradicate it

    • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      I’m sure that type of behaviour is a good mix of nature and nurture. Maybe certain genetics can make one predisposed to it, but I’d bet social conditioning probably holds a significantly greater influence.

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      I wish it was that simple! Turning on/off some sequences (it might not be the correct term) might actually affect other things, as well.