Genetic Parasites
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Summary

October 26, 2007: Scientists discover the entire genetic code of one species - a type of bacteria residing inside the DNA of another (a type of fly).

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Game and Story Use

  • Who knows what other creatures might lurk in the DNA of plants, animals - and people? In a horror or SF campaign, afflicted creatures could start to transform into other creatures (or give birth to them) when their genetic parasites are triggered. Probably not terribly realistic in the case of advanced life forms - but when has that ever stopped anyone?
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