The power to suppress DNA. Sub-power of DNA Manipulation.
Also Called
- DNA Negation
- Genetic Negation/Suppression
Capabilities
The user is able to suppress their own or others' DNA, either fully or partially.
Applications
- Immunity to Genetic Tracking, as the suppressed DNA hides the user.
- Immunity to Magic Detection if the tracking involves sensing the user's magic.
- Power Negation, if target's powers are linked to a gene.
Associations
Limitations
- May be limited to either their own DNA or others, not both.
- Suppressing too much or certain parts of DNA may have adverse effects.
Known Users
- Courier (Marvel Comics)
- Rayna Cruz (The Vampire Diaries)
- Lex Lightning (Super Mansion); could somehow hide her Mantis DNA from Robobot scanners.
Known Objects
- Shields (Young Justice)
- Mutant Cure (X-Men: The Last Stand)
Gallery
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Courier (Marvel Comics) can suppress his X-Gene so that he does not register as a mutant on scanners.
The Mutant Cure (X-Men: The Last Stand) is meant to permanently suppress the mutant X-gene, stripping mutants of their powers.