Gene Scan

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This effects lets the Progenitor read the genetic code of an individual.  She can find damage wrought by disease, age or another Progenitor; detect artificial alterations of the sequences; and perceive race, sex, species, genetic disorders, recessive genes for genetic disorders, and any oddities in the genetic code.  The oddities can be identified only if the mage has previously scanned someone with a similar oddity.

Example:  Eileen, an RA of Developmental Neogenetics Amalgamated, sneaks a scan of the lycanthrope DNA has managed to capture and vivisect.  As a result, she has some idea of what Garou genetic code looks like.  She and some of her Students are later confronted by a group of street punks.  Eileen performs a Gene Scan while her favorite Student tries to pacify the gang, and realizes that this "gang" is a pack of werewolves.  Completely unprepared for this situation (i.e., no high-caliber weapons), Eileen's party seeks a peaceful resolution to the conflict.