DNA unwinder tied to social behaviors in mice, zebrafish
Blocking the enzyme, called TOP2A, in embryos makes the animals less inclined to seek companionship later in life.
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Blocking the enzyme, called TOP2A, in embryos makes the animals less inclined to seek companionship later in life.
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