Neural Damping

The Neural Damping gene mod is designed to protect soldiers from psionic attack.

Overview
The Muton Berserker autopsy revealed a remarkable brain structure, while psionic species such as Sectoids and Ethereals showed signs of advanced and more responsive neuron structures, the Muton Berserker is slower but has exceptional levels of neuronal redundancy. Due to its extensive genetic manipulation the Berserker can shut off disrupted sections of its brain, potentially reducing neuropathic pain and ensuring function despite severe damage.

Subjects who have undergone the procedure cannot shut off sections of their brain, but it allows them to "reboot" the nervous system through a newly generated neuron circuit, triggered by the activation of a new gland implanted into the prefrontal cortex. When the brain is attacked by psionic control normal neuronal transmission is stopped, typically effecting numerous typical transmitters. When one of these target transmitters is abnormally released the new neuron circuit is triggered, inducing a brief moment of unconsciousness. The treatment also induces resistance to other psionic attacks, possibly due to induced reduction of neural activity in select areas attacked by psionics, slowing down the spread of mental attack. A side effect of this also appears to be greater emotional control, helping subjects to maintain focus.