Shanti virus: Difference between revisions
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The '''Shanti virus''' is a life-threatening disease that attacks the cells in [[evolved humans]]. One of the side |
The "'''Shanti virus'''" is a life-threatening disease that attacks the blood cells in some [[evolved humans]]. One of the side effects is that it prevents them from using their [[abilities]]. [[Shanti Suresh]] is the first known carrier. |
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== About == |
== About == |
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=== [[Episode:Seven Minutes to Midnight|Seven Minutes to Midnight]] === |
=== [[Episode:Seven Minutes to Midnight|Seven Minutes to Midnight]] === |
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After [[Chandra]]'s funeral, [[Mohinder]] first learns from his [[Mohinder's mother|mother]] about his sister [[Shanti]], who died from the virus |
After [[Chandra]]'s funeral, [[Mohinder]] first learns from his [[Mohinder's mother|mother]] about his sister [[Shanti]], who died from the virus two years after he was born. |
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=== [[Episode:Homecoming|Homecoming]] === |
=== [[Episode:Homecoming|Homecoming]] === |
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During a [[ |
During a [[dream]], [[Mohinder]] witnesses a conversation [[Nirand]] and [[Chandra]] have about [[Shanti]] and her death--Nirand tells him to let go. |
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Later, Mohinder realises that Chandra claimed to have a [[heart]] of stone because of his sister. |
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=== [[Episode:Six Months Ago|Six Months Ago]] === |
=== [[Episode:Six Months Ago|Six Months Ago]] === |
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Chandra tells [[ |
[[Chandra]] tells [[Mr. Bennet]] about a genetic defect in his daughter, [[Shanti]], which resulted in her untimely [[death]] and his interest in [[evolved humans]]. Chandra calls the mutation a "genetic anomaly". |
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=== [[Episode:The Hard Part|The Hard Part]] === |
=== [[Episode:The Hard Part|The Hard Part]] === |
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[[Thompson]] tells Mohinder about [[ |
[[Thompson]] tells [[Mohinder]] about [[Molly]] and her virus, which [[Shanti]] also had. Thompson explains that the virus destroys the nervous system. Mohinder is unable to find a cure, until he realizes that ''he'' is the cure. He gives Molly a sample of his blood. |
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=== [[Episode:Landslide|Landslide]] === |
=== [[Episode:Landslide|Landslide]] === |
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Molly's ability is unlocked, and she proves it by [[Clairvoyance| |
Healed, [[Molly]]'s [[ability]] is unlocked, and she proves it by [[Clairvoyance|locating]] [[Matt Parkman]]. |
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=== [[Episode:How to Stop an Exploding Man|How to Stop an Exploding Man]] === |
=== [[Episode:How to Stop an Exploding Man|How to Stop an Exploding Man]] === |
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Mohinder tells [[Mr. Bennet]] that the antibodies in his blood are what cured Molly. |
[[Mohinder]] tells [[Mr. Bennet]] that the antibodies in his blood are what cured Molly. |
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[[Molly]] relapses and Mohinder gives her another transfusion. Though Mohinder says it will take some time work, Molly is able to access [[clairvoyance|her power]]. |
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=== [[Graphic Novel:Blackout, Part 1]] === |
=== [[Graphic Novel:Blackout, Part 1]] === |
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Mohinder, inside a [[New York City hospital (Blackout)|New York City hospital]], finds a [[dying patient]] who is an [[evolved human]]. |
Mohinder, inside a [[New York City hospital (Blackout)|New York City hospital]], finds a [[dying patient]] who is an [[evolved human]]. Believing that his sickness is incurable, Mohinder gives his own blood to the patient. The blood cures the patient and releases his [[ability]]. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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* The exact name of the virus is unknown. [[NBC]] called the illness the "Shanti virus" in [http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/video/video_display.shtml#mea=133066 a promotional video]. |
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* The characters who have been infected by the virus are |
* The characters who have been infected by the virus are: |
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** [[Dying patient]] (''[[Blackout, Part 1]]'') |
** [[Dying patient]] (''[[Blackout, Part 1]]'') |
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** [[Shanti Suresh]] (''[[Homecoming]]'', ''[[Six Months Ago]]'', ''[[The Hard Part]]'') |
** [[Shanti Suresh]] (''[[Homecoming]]'', ''[[Six Months Ago]]'', ''[[The Hard Part]]'') |
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Revision as of 23:00, 4 September 2007
| Shanti virus | |
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Molly's virus shows on a monitor. | |
| First mentioned: | Six Months Ago |
The "Shanti virus" is a life-threatening disease that attacks the blood cells in some evolved humans. One of the side effects is that it prevents them from using their abilities. Shanti Suresh is the first known carrier.
About
Seven Minutes to Midnight
After Chandra's funeral, Mohinder first learns from his mother about his sister Shanti, who died from the virus two years after he was born.
Homecoming
During a dream, Mohinder witnesses a conversation Nirand and Chandra have about Shanti and her death--Nirand tells him to let go.
Six Months Ago
Chandra tells Mr. Bennet about a genetic defect in his daughter, Shanti, which resulted in her untimely death and his interest in evolved humans. Chandra calls the mutation a "genetic anomaly".
The Hard Part
Thompson tells Mohinder about Molly and her virus, which Shanti also had. Thompson explains that the virus destroys the nervous system. Mohinder is unable to find a cure, until he realizes that he is the cure. He gives Molly a sample of his blood.
Landslide
Healed, Molly's ability is unlocked, and she proves it by locating Matt Parkman.
How to Stop an Exploding Man
Mohinder tells Mr. Bennet that the antibodies in his blood are what cured Molly.
Molly relapses and Mohinder gives her another transfusion. Though Mohinder says it will take some time work, Molly is able to access her power.
Graphic Novel:Blackout, Part 1
Mohinder, inside a New York City hospital, finds a dying patient who is an evolved human. Believing that his sickness is incurable, Mohinder gives his own blood to the patient. The blood cures the patient and releases his ability.
Notes
- The exact name of the virus is unknown. NBC called the illness the "Shanti virus" in a promotional video.
- The characters who have been infected by the virus are:
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