[He doesn't laugh at the question, though it's obvious one is being held back by the way his lips twitch.]

I do know what it is, yes.

[The time he spent with Niflheim scientists, with Verstael himself -- by the Six, he sure did know about DNA and the many ways to make it interact with the Starscourge itself, to achieve certain results.]

Let me help you with your theory, doctor. Do you remember when I mentioned to you the Starscourge, in our previous conversation?