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the Ancient Technology Activation gene (usually spoken as the ATA Gene), is a specific gene expression present in Ancients that is used as a sort of "genetic key", so only their kind can operate their technology. According to Dr. Beckett, who discovered the existence of this gene, the ATA gene is always on, instructing various cells in the body to produce a series of proteins and enzymes that interact with the skin, the nervous system and the brain, allowing the gene carriers to operate Ancient technology. Since a small percentage of humans from Earth are descendants of the Ancients, some of them already have this gene.
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The Ancient Technology Activation gene (ATA Gene), is a specific gene expression present in [[Ancients]] that is used as a sort of "genetic key", so only their kind can operate their technology. According to Dr. [[Carson Beckett|Beckett]], who discovered the existence of this gene, the ATA gene is always on, instructing various cells in the body to produce a series of proteins and enzymes that interact with the skin, the nervous system and the brain, allowing the gene carriers to operate Ancient technology. Since a small percentage of humans from [[Earth]] are descendants of the Ancients, some of them already have this gene.
   
Some Ancient technology only needs to be "activated" by someone possessing this gene and it remains usable by those without the gene afterward. Some other technology, however, cannot be used by someone without the gene (for example, only those with the ATA gene can pilot the Puddle Jumpers).
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Some Ancient technology only needs to be "activated" by someone possessing this gene and it remains usable by those without the gene afterward. Some other technology, however, cannot be used by someone without the gene (for example, only those with the ATA gene can pilot the [[Puddle Jumper]]s.
   
Not all gene carriers, however, can use the gene in the same way. For most of them, it requires training and practice, but a few (like Major Sheppard) can do it easily and intuitively (in fact, this is why Dr. Weir insisted that he be part of the Atlantis expedition).
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Not all gene carriers, however, can use the gene in the same way. For most of them, it requires training and practice, but a few can do it easily and intuitively. [[Military Ranks|Lt. Colonel]] [[John Sheppard]] is extremly intuitive in fact, this is why Dr. [[Elizabeth Weir|Weir]] insisted that he be part of the [[Atlantis Expedition]].
   
In the episode "Hide and Seek", the Atlantis expedition team began to employ the in vivo retroviral gene therapy (using a deactivated mouse retrovirus) to transfer the Ancient gene expression to humans; however, only about a 48% of those who undergo the procedure are rewarded with the ATA gene.
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In the episode [[ATL]]:[[Hide and Seek]], the Atlantis expedition team began to employ the in vivo retroviral gene therapy (using a deactivated mouse retrovirus) to transfer the Ancient gene expression to humans; however, only about a 48% of those who undergo the procedure are rewarded with the ATA gene.
   
 
==Gene Carriers==
 
==Gene Carriers==
   
 
===Naturally===
 
===Naturally===
* General [[Jack O'Neill (Stargate)|Jack O'Neill]] ("[[Lost City, Part 1 (Stargate SG-1)|Lost City (Part 1)]]")
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* General [[Jack O'Neill]] ([[SG1]]:[[Lost City, Part 1]])
* Major/Lt. Colonel [[John Sheppard (Stargate)|John Sheppard]] ("[[Rising (Stargate Atlantis)|Rising]]")
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* Major/Lt. Colonel [[John Sheppard]] ("[[ATL]]:[[Rising]])
* Dr. [[Carson Beckett]] ("[[Rising (Stargate Atlantis)|Rising]]")
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* Dr. [[Carson Beckett]] ([[ATL]]:[[Rising]])
* Sgt. [[Markham (Stargate)|Markham]]
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* Sgt. [[Markham]]
 
* Dr. Kusanagi (mentioned but never seen)
 
* Dr. Kusanagi (mentioned but never seen)
* Joe Spencer ("[[Citizen Joe (Stargate SG-1)|Citizen Joe]]")
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* Joe Spencer ([[SG1]]:[[Citizen Joe]])
   
 
===By Gene Therapy===
 
===By Gene Therapy===
* Dr. [[Rodney McKay]] ("[[Hide and Seek (Stargate Atlantis)|Hide and Seek]]")
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* Dr. [[Rodney McKay]] ([[ATL]]:[[Hide and Seek]])
* Col. [[Dillion Everett]] ("[[The Siege, Part 2 (Stargate Atlantis)|The Siege (Part 2)]]")
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* Col. [[Dillon Everett]] ([[ATL]]:[[The Siege, Part 2]])
 
* Some of Col. Everett's troops.
 
* Some of Col. Everett's troops.
   
 
===Unknown Source===
 
===Unknown Source===
* Lt. [[Miller (Stargate)|Miller]] (Miller piloted a Jumper in "[[The Siege, Part 1 (Stargate Atlantis)|The Siege (Part 1)]]", which means he has the gene, but it's not mentioned how he acquired it).
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* Lt. [[Miller]] ([[ATL]]:[[The Siege, Part 1]]).
* Major [[Lorne (Stargate)|Lorne]] (Lorne piloted a Jumper in "[[Condemned (Stargate Atlantis)|Condemned]]").
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* Major [[Lorne]] ([[ATL]]:[[Condemned]])
   
 
===Unsuccessful Gene Therapy===
 
===Unsuccessful Gene Therapy===
* Dr. [[Radek Zelenka (Stargate)|Radek Zelenka]] ("[[Hot Zone (Stargate Atlantis)|Hot Zone]]")
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* Dr. [[Radek Zelenka]] ([[ATL]]:[[Hot Zone]])

Revision as of 02:23, 6 September 2005

The Ancient Technology Activation gene (ATA Gene), is a specific gene expression present in Ancients that is used as a sort of "genetic key", so only their kind can operate their technology. According to Dr. Beckett, who discovered the existence of this gene, the ATA gene is always on, instructing various cells in the body to produce a series of proteins and enzymes that interact with the skin, the nervous system and the brain, allowing the gene carriers to operate Ancient technology. Since a small percentage of humans from Earth are descendants of the Ancients, some of them already have this gene.

Some Ancient technology only needs to be "activated" by someone possessing this gene and it remains usable by those without the gene afterward. Some other technology, however, cannot be used by someone without the gene (for example, only those with the ATA gene can pilot the Puddle Jumpers.

Not all gene carriers, however, can use the gene in the same way. For most of them, it requires training and practice, but a few can do it easily and intuitively. Lt. Colonel John Sheppard is extremly intuitive in fact, this is why Dr. Weir insisted that he be part of the Atlantis Expedition.

In the episode ATL:Hide and Seek, the Atlantis expedition team began to employ the in vivo retroviral gene therapy (using a deactivated mouse retrovirus) to transfer the Ancient gene expression to humans; however, only about a 48% of those who undergo the procedure are rewarded with the ATA gene.

Gene Carriers

Naturally

By Gene Therapy

Unknown Source

Unsuccessful Gene Therapy