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''Activating Evolution'' details Dr. Suresh's theories regarding the emergence of [[evolved humans|humans with extraordinary new genetic abilities]], and includes references to several of the [[powers|abilities]] which Suresh predicted individuals would evolve to possess, including [[rapid cellular regeneration|rapid tissue regeneration]], [[teleportation]], [[telepathy]], and [[flight|levitation]]. |
''Activating Evolution'' details Dr. Suresh's theories regarding the emergence of [[evolved humans|humans with extraordinary new genetic abilities]], and includes references to several of the [[powers|abilities]] which Suresh predicted individuals would evolve to possess, including [[rapid cellular regeneration|rapid tissue regeneration]], [[teleportation]], [[telepathy]], and [[flight|levitation]]. |
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==About== |
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===[[One Giant Leap]]=== |
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[[Peter Petrelli]] discovers the book in the library while researching human flight. Peter brings the book to the attention of his brother [[Nathan Petrelli|Nathan]] while at his [[campaign]] [[campaign headquarters|headquarters]]. Peter believes the author "knows what's going on" and wants to find him. Peter gives Nathan the book, but Nathan dismisses Peter's desires to acknowledge their [[powers]]. |
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[[Chandra]]'s son [[Mohinder]] finds and photographs a copy of ''Activating Evolution'' in [[Sylar]]'s [[Sylar's apartment|apartment]] in [[Queens, New York]]. |
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===[[Collision]]=== |
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Mohinder tracks down Nathan, who does not listen to the young doctor's warnings about [[Sylar]] and the grave danger Nathan might face. Nathan does, however, tell Peter about Dr. Suresh. Peter mistakes the young Dr. Suresh for the elder Dr. Suresh pictured on the back of the book. Peter visits Mohinder at [[Mohinder's apartment]], and the two embark on a short mission to discover Peter's [[powers]]. |
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===[[Seven Minutes to Midnight]]=== |
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In a [[dream]], Chandra expresses to Mohinder how he believes his theories are correct. Mohinder replies it is becoming harder to "cover for him", referring that his theories and [[List of articles related to Chandra Suresh's research|research]] are generating displeasure at the [[Chennai University|university]]. Chandra tells Mohinder he'll see who the fool will be. |
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===[[Homecoming]]=== |
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The day of the Homecoming game, [[Zach]] gives [[Claire]] a copy of the book that he ordered off the Internet. He tells her there is a section on [[rapid cellular regeneration]]. Claire thinks it's a nice gesture of friendship. |
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In a [[dream]], Mohinder tells Chandra that he happened upon a rough draft of ''Activating Evolution'', and that he had just finished reading the manuscript. Mohinder is promptly chastised by his father for taking the text off his desk. Mohinder expresses an interest in helping Chandra, but Chandra replies that he doesn't want Mohinder to be involved in this. Chandra quotes Darwin and claims that a scientist should have a heart of stone and that Mohinder does not. He tells Mohinder to go home. |
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===[[Six Months Ago]]=== |
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Chandra meets [[Gabriel Gray]] at [[Chandra's apartment (Brooklyn)|his apartment]] for the first time, and gives Gray a copy of the book. Dr. Suresh informs Gray that he could be an [[evolved human]]. He mentions some theories from the book — that the [[brain]] controls every action, and that if there's a soul, it's in the brain. They also discuss the idea of an "evolutionary imperative", claiming that evolution compels creatures towards certain behaviors. |
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Later, [[Brian Davis]] enters [[Gray and Sons|Gray & Sons]]. Gabriel, referencing a "defect" he has [[intuitive aptitude|detected]] in Davis, says, "I can fix it ... It's an evolutionary imperative!" Gabriel is then compelled to [[Sylar's victims|bludgeon]] Davis over the head. |
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==Trivia== |
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* The jacket images for the book prop used in ''Heroes'' actually shows two different actors, one in more western style clothing and one in the traditional Indian wardrobe. Please see the [[Chandra Suresh#Trivia|Chandra Suresh]] article for more information. |
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==Gallery== |
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Image:Activating Evolution.jpg|A copy of the book was found in [[Sylar's apartment]]. |
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Image:Activating_evolution_zach_claire.jpg|[[Zach]] gives [[Claire Bennet]] a copy of the book. |
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Image:Original cover.jpg|This version of the book (as it appeared in ''[[One Giant Leap]]'') features Dr. Suresh as a turbaned man, portrayed by a different actor. |
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Image:SureshBook.JPG|The two versions of the book portray pictures of different actors. |
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Revision as of 15:45, 15 March 2007
| Activating Evolution | |
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 The front cover of Chandra Suresh's Activating Evolution | |
| First mentioned: | One Giant Leap |
| Current status: | in print |
Activating Evolution is a book by the late geneticist Chandra Suresh.
Description
The front cover of the book consists of a blue background with the title and the author's name. Prominently featured is the mysterious symbol (which has appeared in various other locations). The back cover portrays a photograph of Dr. Suresh.
Activating Evolution details Dr. Suresh's theories regarding the emergence of humans with extraordinary new genetic abilities, and includes references to several of the abilities which Suresh predicted individuals would evolve to possess, including rapid tissue regeneration, teleportation, telepathy, and levitation.