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nanovirus
A modified version of a virus is engineered by the spiders to create empathy in humans, facilitating a new relationship between the two species.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 58
In this chapter, the spiders of Seven Trees City prepare for the arrival of humans, marking a pivotal moment in their shared history. Doctor Avrana Kern observes the landing of the shuttle and the introduction of a modified nanovirus designed to foster empathy between species, while the spiders reflect on their past and the potential future of coexistence with humanity.