Daniel Keyes would not support altering the NR2B gene. In “The Smart Gene” on page 14, it says,”The NR2B gene is part of brain cell receptor that acts like an antenna, receiving chemical signals from other neurons.” In other words, the NR2B gene helps form memory which helps with intelligence. In “The Smart Gene” on page 13, it says,”The mice successfully performed mental tests 40 percent faster than normal mice.” This shows the effects of altering the NR2B gene in mice. Therefore, altering the gene made the mice smarter because it increased their memory. In “Flowers for Algernon” on page 80, it says,”Artificially increased intelligence deteriorates at a rate of time directly proportional to the quantity of the increase.” This shows that the
