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genetic-repair
The use of synthesized repair strands clipped onto plasmids to alter or enhance the genome, suggesting advanced biotechnology.
1 chapter across 1 book
Red Mars (1992)Kim Stanley Robinson
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The chapter depicts a moment of profound change as the protagonist agrees to undergo a genetic repair procedure involving synthesized repair strands. Upon returning, he finds Maya anxious and unsettled, reflecting the gravity of their situation and the implications of the so-called 'longevity plague.' Their shared vulnerability culminates in an intimate moment underscoring their desire to preserve their current selves amidst uncertain transformation.