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>>16103824
>does it actually work
Oh yeah.

Many traits stem from complex interactions from different genes, but we know of allells with strong effects such as:

1. COMT (Catechol-O-Methyltransferase): Involved in dopamine regulation, which affects cognitive functions like working memory and executive control.
2. BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor): Plays a role in promoting neuronal growth, survival, and synaptic plasticity, which are important for learning and memory.
3. NTRK2 (Neurotrophic Tyrosine Kinase Receptor Type 2): Encodes a receptor for BDNF and is involved in synaptic plasticity and cognitive functions.
4. APOE (Apolipoprotein E): Associated with memory and cognitive decline in aging. A specific allele, APOE ε4, is also a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.
5. CHRM2 (Cholinergic Receptor, Muscarinic 2): Linked to working memory and cognitive processing speed.
6. DTNBP1 (Dystrobrevin-Binding Protein 1): Involved in synaptic function and cognitive processes related to working memory and executive function.
7. DRD2 (Dopamine Receptor D2): Plays a role in dopamine signaling and is associated with working memory and cognitive flexibility.
8. GRIN2B (Glutamate Receptor, Ionotropic, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate 2B): Involved in glutamate neurotransmission and is associated with cognitive performance and risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
9. NRG1 (Neuregulin 1): Participates in brain development and synaptic plasticity, affecting cognitive processes like working memory and attention.
10. SLC6A4 (Serotonin Transporter): Influences serotonin levels, which can affect mood and cognitive functions related to emotional regulation and decision-making.

Among hundreds known whose single gene modifications would be beneficial to everyone. Not just curing hundreds of direct caused genetic diseases but increasing life quality by chaning hundred other allells for improved health, intelligence and fitness. Shit, we are doing this to lifestock and animals already. We got literal super-dogs.

How do I genetically engineer animals to be better? To be stronger, faster, healthier or just produce more milk, meat or wool.

>>14699055
>There is no "improving" happening in genetics
Facutally wrong. Genetics is no RPG that is balanced across all genomes. It is a mess of adaptations, mutations and selections and vestiges. We got around 59 genes that we identified we could modify for oour benefit. (https://arep.med.harvard.edu/gmc/protect.html)) Wild swines in the forest are terrifying and slaughter boars when they meet them.

>>14546557
You are correct despite being wrong.