Or M. Bialik on Nostr: Here is a study for #dystopian writers to play with: removal of the TBX1 #gene ...

Here is a study for #dystopian writers to play with: removal of the TBX1 #gene affects the volume of parts of the #brain (the amygdaloid complex specifically), with detrimental effects on communication and social behavior (in mice). This gene is part of a complex related to working memory and #cognitive flexibility in general, so those might be also affected.
Yes, this definitely has some abuse and misinterpretation potential.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02797-x