Mesh

Mesh refers to a series of procedures initially developed by Dr. Rictor Beniton in 2050 to re-engineer or replace genetic code in a patient.

Mesh effectively enable people to completely transform their physiology in the same way a software developer rewrites code to perform new functions. The most common type of Mesh is designed to correct medical conditions, such as a weak immune system or a structural defect in the heart. This is achieved by Meshing genetic material from someone who does not suffer a particular condition with that of a patient who does, essentially rewriting their genetic code. Dr. Beniton’s techniques opened new doors in genetics and biochemistry, and very quickly a flood of new Mesh techniques began. The possibilities were endless and so were the ramifications. The genetic Pandora’s Box had been opened and there was no way to close it.

In 2280, Mesh is the medical procedure of choice for everything from disease treatment to cosmetic modifications. It is now relatively simple to have your own genetic material augmented with custom DNA that has been designed to achieve a desired effect, such as changing your eye colour or increasing the number of synapses in your brain. Many Mesh developers have gone even further, combining DNA from the animal world with Human DNA to produce extreme forms of Mesh, providing gorilla-like strength or cat-like grace. These potent augmentations are relatively new developments in the world of Meshing, and are extremely costly.

However, recent research has proven that one’s genetic complexity limit’s the amount of augmentation the body can accommodate or withstand without dangerous complications.