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Synthetic cells are man-made cells designed to resemble and function like natural cells, but they are programmed for specific tasks.

While they shouldn't strictly be considered "synthetic"—since their only artificial aspect is their human origin—they are extremely similar to natural cells, depending on what they are modeled after.

Before today, synthetic cells existed but were limited to roles like search-and-destroy drones, and even then, they weren't very efficient.

That changed when Smith Biotech revolutionized the field. Previously, these cells couldn't reproduce without transforming into entirely different cells, but now, that limitation has been overcome.

This breakthrough means that instead of using silicon implants, you can replace body parts with synthetic ones that perfectly match your natural tissue, minimizing risks.

Need a new lung due to cancer? Replace it with an identical synthetic one. Heart problems? Swap it out.

Synthetic cells can solve a wide range of medical issues, offering solutions to many of humanity's challenges.

"Any other news? It seems like good news is pouring in today," James remarked.

[Yes, Smith Industries now owns the Baxter Foundation and has recruited the Baxter siblings and their allies, as you requested.]

"Excellent. Have they managed to redirect their focus to other projects?" James asked.

[It's still in progress, but I recommend you handle it personally. The Baxters and Reed Richards are adamant about completing the interdimensional portal,] Paris replied.

"Okay, I'll see them tomorrow. Anything else?" James asked.

James aimed to minimize Earth's problems, and one way to do that was to stop the Baxters—and by extension, Reed Richards—from building the portal to the Negative Zone.

Before taking action, he ensured the Fantastic Four had an alternative means of acquiring their powers. Fortunately, they were working on a reusable rocket capable of space travel and return.

Reed's design was even more advanced. With both projects underway, James was confident one would grant them their abilities, but he preferred betting on the rocket. He wanted to shut down the Negative Zone portal entirely.

The Negative Zone's inhabitants wouldn't have invaded Earth if Reed hadn't entered their universe first. They didn't even know this universe existed until Reed and his team stumbled into theirs.

By preventing the portal's creation, James could ensure threats like Annihilus and his Annihilation Wave never reached Earth—or at least, by the time they did, Earth would be a spacefaring civilization capable of defending itself.

[All DNA samples have been tested. Of the Matthew Malloys, 247 are mutants, and 23 carry the Inhuman gene. Most have weak abilities, except for one Inhuman who could manipulate his atoms if his powers awaken] Paris suddenly announced.

A holographic chart appearing showcasing each and every single singer of them.

[This suggests the Matthew Malloy you know is the real one—or the X-Men erased his existence, as you speculated] she continued

Hearing her, James nodded as he sincerely hoped that they hadn't done so and that his friend was truly the one he was looking for

[As for James Jaspers, he's been located. He's a politician in England, planning to run for prime minister in the next few years. He has the X-Gene and will become a reality warper if his abilities awaken,] Paris explained, displaying images of the individuals in question.

"Send a drone to collect Matthew's DNA. I don't think I want to handle this myself anymore," James said. This meant his best friend could either be Marvel's most powerful reality warper—or not.

[Drone deployed.]

"As for the politician, monitor him. If he shows any signs of reality-warping—even something as small as changing his bedsheet's color without physically altering it—inform me," James said, placing his hand on his chin.

Mad James Jaspers was undeniably powerful and seemed like a prime candidate for ability extraction. However, there was a catch: Jaspers' powers were tied to his mental state.

The more he used them, the madder he became, and the stronger his abilities grew.

This feedback loop turned him into a "reality cancer," with his range and power expanding as his sanity deteriorated. He was the ultimate one-man army.

This madness might also stem from Jaspers' preexisting instability, with his powers exacerbating his condition.

His case resembled that of James Braddock, Captain Britain's elder brother, who believed he was living in a dream due to his reality-warping abilities.

While understandable—reality manipulation feels dreamlike—dreams don't last this long.

Taking Jaspers' abilities could mean inheriting his madness, and James wanted no part of that.