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A genetically-engineered microorganism designed to attack only cells with a specific DNA sequence. | A genetically-engineered microorganism designed to attack only cells with a specific DNA sequence. These viruses attach to parasympathetic nerves, blocking the function of the enzyme cholinesterase and with it autonomic nerve impulses. | ||
In the mid-23rd century, Yuta of the Acamarian clan Tralesta used a microvirus to murder all but one of the members of the clan Lornak, in revenge for almost exterminating her clan. Victims of this microvirus included Penthor-Mul and Volnoth. (TNG: "The Vengeance Factor") | |||
[[Category: Medical]] | [[Category: Medical]] | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 16 February 2009
A genetically-engineered microorganism designed to attack only cells with a specific DNA sequence. These viruses attach to parasympathetic nerves, blocking the function of the enzyme cholinesterase and with it autonomic nerve impulses.
In the mid-23rd century, Yuta of the Acamarian clan Tralesta used a microvirus to murder all but one of the members of the clan Lornak, in revenge for almost exterminating her clan. Victims of this microvirus included Penthor-Mul and Volnoth. (TNG: "The Vengeance Factor")
