“gain of function does not occur naturally”
I’m well aware of what they mean by it, I just think it’s a stupid term.
Gain of what function? I can think of 10 better terms that would describe that and most people would immediately know what it means.
Your description contains one such term.
“weaponized genetic mutation”.
I agree, gain of function is a stupid term.
It is vague and leaves lots of room for misinterpretation.