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physiological-response
The treatment induces a sequence of bodily sensations, starting with fever-like heat and later chills, reflecting the body's adaptation to the plasmids.
1 chapter across 1 book
Red Mars (1992)Kim Stanley Robinson
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In this chapter, John undergoes a medical treatment involving intravenous plasmid infusion followed by an electric shock to integrate the plasmids into his cells. He experiences intense physical sensations, including heat and later chills, as the treatment progresses, with Ursula providing both medical guidance and emotional support throughout the process.