“I knew gene therapy was the answer,” exults Alexandrei. “The rats are ignoring the laced pellets entirely! We’ve done it, Susan. We’ve cured addiction!”<\/p>\n
“And still no side effects?” she says, a little stunned.<\/p>\n
“None!” says Alexandrei. “I mean, they do experience a serotonin surge, but that’s hardly a negative. I imagine they just feel excited for a while.”<\/p>\n
“And it’s a one-time treatment, or…”<\/p>\n
“Well, no,” he frowns. “The body rejects the foreign matter, so they need another dose every day or–”<\/p>\n
“Will it,” says Susan slowly, “at least be cheaper than an eight-ball?”<\/p>\n
Alexandrei bites his lip.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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