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Within months, his modifications advanced further: his lungs evolved a superior form of hemoglobin capable of filtering harmful pollutants— a direct adaptation to the air quality crisis he was facing. Furthermore, his brain exhibited accelerated synaptic pruning, which implies cognitive enhancement, possibly refining its efficiency to an unprecedented level.
The Dark Side of Adaptation: Consequences and Tragedy
However, this extraordinary journey was not meant to last. Despite the numerous adaptations his body underwent, it succumbed to the relentless nature of its own evolution. An autoimmune response ignited as Renner's immune system failed to recognize the constantly evolving genome, leading to catastrophic consequences.