Genetic modification formula

Genetic modification formula
Hiro holds one half of the formula.
First mentioned:	The Second Coming
Owned by:	Half owned by Hiro; Other half owned by Angela Petrelli
Current status:	Angela's half: in Pinehearst's possession Hiro's half: in Pinehearst's possession

A genetic modification formula, used by the Company, is capable of of giving special abilities to people who don't have them naturally. The formula was split in half and placed in the care of Kaito Nakamura and Angela Petrelli. Mohinder Suresh created a genetic modification formula on his own, though his version appears to be flawed and has negative side-effects.

About

Graphic Novel:Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, Part 2

Daphne overhears Hiro tell Ando that what is inside the safe is their destiny.

The Second Coming

In his apartment, Mohinder discusses with Maya a means to suppress her ability. He theorizes that her ability activation is connected to her adrenaline levels, not her blood. He separates her tyrosine and combines it with the dopamine produced by her adrenals, then waits to see if the enzymes attach to the cortisol. When they do, he synthesizes a serum that he believes will allow anyone to develop an evolved human ability. After viewing a successful test of the drug on some chromosomes, he creates enough to inject into himself. Maya asks Mohinder to not use the drug and to destroy it, calling it evil. Mohinder takes the readied needle to the docks to throw it away, but decides he can't throw the serum away. He injects himself and passes out. He is awakened by people wanting to mug him and easily fights them off with enhanced strength, an aspect of his new ability.

Hiro Nakamura watches a recording of his father entrusting him to a secret that has been passed down in the Nakamura family. The secret is inside a safe at Yamagato Industries, but Mr. Nakamura instructs Hiro not to open the safe, for the contents of which could destroy the world. Hiro opens the safe and finds one half of the complex formula. Suddenly, Daphne Millbrook zooms into the office and steals the formula. Hiro slows time to get the formula back, but she runs off to Berlin, Germany to get the other half. Hiro time travels to a near future to see what happens if he doesn't get the formula back from Daphne. He learns that Ando has acquired the ability to shoot red lightning, and he uses this ability to take the half-formula from Hiro. Additionally, Hiro learns that Tokyo is under mass chaos and destruction. Hiro returns to his time and vows to get the formula back.

The Butterfly Effect

After returning to the lab, Mohinder realizes his ability has also given him enhanced senses and the ability to climb walls. Later, he appears to molt pieces of skin on his back.

Hiro and Ando teleport to Daphne Millbrook's apartment in Paris and look for the formula, which Daphne keeps behind the Mona Lisa. They attempt to make a trade for the document, but Daphne steals the paper and runs off.

One of Us, One of Them

Hiro and Ando pursue Daphne to a moviehaus in Berlin, where the transfer of the second half of the formula is supposed to occur. Hiro and Ando follow the Haitian and witness the transfer of the formula from a woman to the Haitian, who says that Mrs. Petrelli felt it needed to be moved to a more secure location. As the Haitian goes to leave, Hiro distracts him, and Ando knocks him out. Daphne grabs the briefcase and escapes at super speed, but when the Haitian revives, he captures Hiro and Ando before they can try to catch her.

I Am Become Death

The Haitian takes Hiro and Ando to Angela. Angela explains to them that the formula can give people abilities, and that the Company has lost now that another party has both pieces of the formula. Hiro and Ando swear that they will not rest until it is retrieved. She tells them that is a good thing, as Hiro has the key to unlocking the mystery anyway.

Angels and Monsters

Tracy informs Nathan that a doctor gave them their abilities, dispelling his belief that they were a gift from God. Nathan confronts Angela, and she explains that Nathan wasn't born with a certain genetic code, and that he along with others, including Tracy, Niki, and Barbara, were used in experiments when they were infants and were given the formula.

Notes

• The following people have been given the formula and have synthetic abilities as a result:
  • Mohinder--in haste, created his own version of the formula, got it wrong, and developed a bothersome ability
  • Nathan--was not born with abilities, but Angela believed his genetic makeup could handle the formula; developed ability of flight
  • Niki--part of an experiment performed by Dr. Zimmerman; developed super strength
  • Tracy--part of an experiment performed by Dr. Zimmerman; developed the ability to freeze things
  • Barbara--part of an experiment performed by Dr. Zimmerman; assumed to have developed an unknown ability

Gallery

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  Hiro looks at the formula his father gave him.
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  Future Ando and Future Hiro fight over the formula.
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  Mohinder views unaltered chromosomes under a microscope before applying his serum.
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  The chromosomes mutate, giving Mohinder the answer his father could never find.
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  On a pier, Mohinder injects the serum into his arm.

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Genetic modification formula for fan-created theories and other speculation.