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Gene Editing Experiments Caused Aggression Towards Same-Sex in Hamsters

A new study by Georgia State University found that using a gene-editing tool – CRISPR-Cas9 – to manipulate the arginine–vasopressin (“AVP”) V1a receptor (“R”) produces paradoxical changes in social behaviour in hamsters – they increased the hamsters’ aggression instead of reducing it.  In layman’s language – they turned the hamsters into violent monsters.

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