John Menezes and Kavita Batra (both Medicine), have co-authored a commentary titled, "Unpacking Violence: Examining Socioeconomic, Psychological, and Genetic Drivers of Gun-Related Homicide and Potential Solutions," published in the journal Urban Science. The article explores the multifaceted roots of gun-related homicide in the U.S. and advocates for an integrative, evidence-based public health approach to reduce violence beyond legislative measures.