Some Addictions may be Caused by an Ancient Virus that Lurks in our Genes

A retrovirus infected our precursors eons ago, and a recent study notes that traces of the retrovirus that can be found in the genome of select individuals may silently ‘’nudge’’ them to become addicted. Traces of a retrovirus called HK2 are often found in the genetic structures of people addicted to drugs, in comparison to […]

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