Genetics

Genetics is the study of the structure of physical constructs; the field consists of thousands of Magi worldwide. Different effects of combined genes (biogenetics) and elements (magigenetics) are experimented with.

Overview
All matter in the universe consists of trillions of microscopic particles, called genes, bundled together in different combinations and densities. Manipulations of basic genetic structure can alter a physical constructs colour, muscle mass, height, regenerative properties, bone density, and other properties. Birthing and spawning create genetic similarities and thusly genetic history can be traced by studying genealogical strains.

Biogenetics
The sub-field of biogenetics follows the study and manipulation of basic genetic information within physical constructs. Studies examine the effects of combination and manipulation of genes that determine physical properties rather than elemental properties. Scientists have long known how to conjure physical objects through channeling specific magics to combine certain densities of different gene matter. Through genetic manipulation an objects properties and dimensions can be significantly altered, but the greater the alteration the more magics must be channeled and the more difficult it becomes. Mishandled genetic strains can be volatile or disintegratory, but adverse reactions are nowhere near as devastating as they are in magigenetics.

Living Matter
Whilst all physical constructs consist of genes and elements, only very large amounts of elements will result in living creatures. Producing such massive quantities almost always requires natural birthing or spawning, as unnatural synthesis requires an incredible amount of chanelled magics (and is outlawed in the Alliance of Populous Nations). An understanding of biogenetics is required in order to study magigenetics, but as most genealogical alterations must occur before birth its use outside of medical institutions is outlawed in the Alliance. Alterations that can be made following birth or spawning include hair and eye colour; these actions are also illegal to prevent crimes including Identity Theft and Evasion of the Law as many non-magical alternatives exist. Another reason for the banning of personal genetic manipulation of living matter is the terrible side effects of mistakes made in the alteration process. Combining genes incorrectly can result in organ failure, loss of senses, paralysis, disintegration, and death; an infinite number of ill side effects potentially exist.