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CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing became humanity’s greatest weapon in the global fight against an outbreak of the Marburg Virus (MARV) in 2012.

Breakthroughs in editing techniques eventually produced the LZRS protein; an elegant, sophisticated vaccine. Able to track down MARV and alter DNA within the body, it was widely dispersed and administered.

It quickly became mankind’s salvation. For a short time.

Although it eradicated MARV completely when introduced to infected patients, LZRS ultimately broke free of its operating parameters, modifying its own genetic code in the wild.

The end result: humans were no longer the dominant species on the planet.

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    Neville Hunt over 6 years ago

    Scary!

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    shaun about 4 years ago

    Such a sophisticated, disturbing piece. Well written.

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