diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/genetics.dm b/code/__DEFINES/genetics.dm
index e6988ca745e..1baa779b492 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/genetics.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/genetics.dm
@@ -124,3 +124,8 @@
 #define NUTRITION_LEVEL_HUNGRY 250
 #define NUTRITION_LEVEL_STARVING 150
 
+//Used for calculations for negative effects of having genetics powers
+#define DEFAULT_GENE_STABILITY 100
+#define GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR 5
+#define GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE 10
+#define GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR 15
diff --git a/code/game/dna/dna2_helpers.dm b/code/game/dna/dna2_helpers.dm
index 53f248d1e91..c15c0eebee4 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/dna2_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/dna2_helpers.dm
@@ -196,7 +196,3 @@
 		return 1
 	else
 		return 0
-
-// Used below, simple injection modifier.
-/proc/probinj(var/pr, var/inj)
-	return prob(pr+inj*pr)
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm
index f62268b621a..bbad4a7912f 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/disabilities.dm
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 	return 1 // Always set!
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
 	if(mutation && !(mutation in M.mutations))
 		M.mutations.Add(mutation)
 	if(disability)
@@ -35,11 +36,12 @@
 	if(sdisability)
 		M.sdisabilities|=sdisability
 	if(activation_message)
-		to_chat(M, "\red [activation_message]")
+		to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>[activation_message]</span>")
 	else
 		testing("[name] has no activation message.")
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
 	if(mutation && (mutation in M.mutations))
 		M.mutations.Remove(mutation)
 	if(disability)
@@ -47,7 +49,7 @@
 	if(sdisability)
 		M.sdisabilities &= ~sdisability
 	if(deactivation_message)
-		to_chat(M, "\red [deactivation_message]")
+		to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>[deactivation_message]</span>")
 	else
 		testing("[name] has no deactivation message.")
 
@@ -55,46 +57,51 @@
 	name="Hallucinate"
 	activation_message="Your mind says 'Hello'."
 	deactivation_message ="Sanity returns. Or does it?"
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation=HALLUCINATE
 
-	New()
-		block=HALLUCINATIONBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/hallucinate/New()
+	block=HALLUCINATIONBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/epilepsy
 	name="Epilepsy"
 	activation_message="You get a headache."
 	deactivation_message ="Your headache is gone, at last."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	disability=EPILEPSY
 
-	New()
-		block=EPILEPSYBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/epilepsy/New()
+	block=EPILEPSYBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/cough
 	name="Coughing"
 	activation_message="You start coughing."
 	deactivation_message ="Your throat stops aching."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	disability=COUGHING
 
-	New()
-		block=COUGHBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/cough/New()
+	block=COUGHBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/clumsy
 	name="Clumsiness"
 	activation_message="You feel lightheaded."
 	deactivation_message ="You regain some control of your movements"
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=CLUMSY
 
-	New()
-		block=CLUMSYBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/clumsy/New()
+	block=CLUMSYBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/tourettes
 	name="Tourettes"
 	activation_message="You twitch."
 	deactivation_message ="Your mouth tastes like soap."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	disability=TOURETTES
 
-	New()
-		block=TWITCHBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/tourettes/New()
+	block=TWITCHBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/nervousness
 	name="Nervousness"
@@ -102,39 +109,42 @@
 	deactivation_message ="You feel much calmer."
 	disability=NERVOUS
 
-	New()
-		block=NERVOUSBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/nervousness/New()
+	block=NERVOUSBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/blindness
 	name="Blindness"
 	activation_message="You can't seem to see anything."
 	deactivation_message ="You can see now, in case you didn't notice..."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR
 	sdisability=BLIND
 
-	New()
-		block=BLINDBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/blindness/New()
+	block=BLINDBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/deaf
 	name="Deafness"
 	activation_message="It's kinda quiet."
 	deactivation_message ="You can hear again!"
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR
 	sdisability=DEAF
 
-	New()
-		block=DEAFBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/deaf/New()
+	block=DEAFBLOCK
 
-	activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..(M,connected,flags)
-		M.ear_deaf = 1
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/deaf/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..(M,connected,flags)
+	M.ear_deaf = 1
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/nearsighted
 	name="Nearsightedness"
 	activation_message="Your eyes feel weird..."
 	deactivation_message ="You can see clearly now"
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	disability=NEARSIGHTED
 
-	New()
-		block=GLASSESBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/nearsighted/New()
+	block=GLASSESBLOCK
 
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/lisp
@@ -144,12 +154,12 @@
 	deactivation_message = "You now feel able to pronounce consonants."
 	mutation = LISP
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=LISPBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/lisp/New()
+	..()
+	block=LISPBLOCK
 
-	OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
-		return replacetext(message,"s","th")
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/lisp/OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
+	return replacetext(message,"s","th")
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/comic
 	name = "Comic"
@@ -158,5 +168,5 @@
 	deactivation_message = "Well thank god that's over with."
 	mutation=COMIC
 
-	New()
-		block = COMICBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/comic/New()
+	block = COMICBLOCK
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/gene.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/gene.dm
index a56be88082e..a3781f9985d 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/gene.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/gene.dm
@@ -23,7 +23,10 @@
 	// Any of a number of GENE_ flags.
 	var/flags=0
 
-/**
+	// Chance of the gene to cause adverse effects when active
+	var/instability=0
+
+/*
 * Is the gene active in this mob's DNA?
 */
 /datum/dna/gene/proc/is_active(var/mob/M)
@@ -35,14 +38,16 @@
 	return 0
 
 // Called when the gene activates.  Do your magic here.
-/datum/dna/gene/proc/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+/datum/dna/gene/proc/activate(var/mob/living/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	M.gene_stability -= instability
 	return
 
 /**
 * Called when the gene deactivates.  Undo your magic here.
 * Only called when the block is deactivated.
 */
-/datum/dna/gene/proc/deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+/datum/dna/gene/proc/deactivate(var/mob/living/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	M.gene_stability += instability
 	return
 
 // This section inspired by goone's bioEffects.
@@ -107,16 +112,18 @@
 	if(flags & MUTCHK_FORCED)
 		return 1
 	// Probability check
-	return probinj(activation_prob,(flags&MUTCHK_FORCED))
+	return prob(activation_prob)
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/activate(var/mob/M)
+	..()
 	M.mutations.Add(mutation)
 	if(activation_messages.len)
 		var/msg = pick(activation_messages)
-		to_chat(M, "\blue [msg]")
+		to_chat(M, "<span class='notice'>[msg]</span>")
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/deactivate(var/mob/M)
+	..()
 	M.mutations.Remove(mutation)
 	if(deactivation_messages.len)
 		var/msg = pick(deactivation_messages)
-		to_chat(M, "\red [msg]")
+		to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>[msg]</span>")
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/goon_disabilities.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/goon_disabilities.dm
index 1cb70e2c236..2afb9b7bd83 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/goon_disabilities.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/goon_disabilities.dm
@@ -12,14 +12,15 @@
 	desc = "Completely shuts down the speech center of the subject's brain."
 	activation_message   = "You feel unable to express yourself at all."
 	deactivation_message = "You feel able to speak freely again."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	sdisability = MUTE
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=MUTEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/mute/New()
+	..()
+	block=MUTEBLOCK
 
-	OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
-		return ""
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/mute/OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
+	return ""
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////
 // Harmful to others as well as self
@@ -30,24 +31,35 @@
 	desc = "The subject suffers from constant radiation sickness and causes the same on nearby organics."
 	activation_message = "You feel a strange sickness permeate your whole body."
 	deactivation_message = "You no longer feel awful and sick all over."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR
 	mutation = RADIOACTIVE
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=RADBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/radioactive/New()
+	..()
+	block=RADBLOCK
 
-	OnMobLife(var/mob/living/owner)
-		var/radiation_amount = abs(min(owner.radiation - 20,0))
-		owner.apply_effect(radiation_amount, IRRADIATE)
-		for(var/mob/living/L in range(1, owner))
-			if(L == owner)
-				continue
-			to_chat(L, "<span class='danger'>You are enveloped by a soft green glow emanating from [owner].</span>")
-			L.apply_effect(5, IRRADIATE)
-		return
 
-	OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
-		return "rads[fat]_s"
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/radioactive/can_activate(var/mob/M,var/flags)
+	if(!..())
+		return 0
+	if(ishuman(M))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+		if(H.species && H.species.flags & RADIMMUNE && !(flags & MUTCHK_FORCED))
+			return 0
+	return 1
+
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/radioactive/OnMobLife(var/mob/living/owner)
+	var/radiation_amount = abs(min(owner.radiation - 20,0))
+	owner.apply_effect(radiation_amount, IRRADIATE)
+	for(var/mob/living/L in range(1, owner))
+		if(L == owner)
+			continue
+		to_chat(L, "<span class='danger'>You are enveloped by a soft green glow emanating from [owner].</span>")
+		L.apply_effect(5, IRRADIATE)
+	return
+
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/radioactive/OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
+	return "rads[fat]_s"
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////
 // Other disabilities
@@ -59,12 +71,12 @@
 	desc = "Greatly slows the subject's metabolism, enabling greater buildup of lipid tissue."
 	activation_message = "You feel blubbery and lethargic!"
 	deactivation_message = "You feel fit!"
-
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation = OBESITY
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=FATBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/fat/New()
+	..()
+	block=FATBLOCK
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/chav
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/chav
@@ -74,36 +86,36 @@
 	deactivation_message = "You no longer feel like being rude and sassy."
 	mutation = CHAV
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=CHAVBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/chav/New()
+	..()
+	block=CHAVBLOCK
 
-	OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
-		// THIS ENTIRE THING BEGS FOR REGEX
-		message = replacetext(message,"dick","prat")
-		message = replacetext(message,"comdom","knob'ead")
-		message = replacetext(message,"looking at","gawpin' at")
-		message = replacetext(message,"great","bangin'")
-		message = replacetext(message,"man","mate")
-		message = replacetext(message,"friend",pick("mate","bruv","bledrin"))
-		message = replacetext(message,"what","wot")
-		message = replacetext(message,"drink","wet")
-		message = replacetext(message,"get","giz")
-		message = replacetext(message,"what","wot")
-		message = replacetext(message,"no thanks","wuddent fukken do one")
-		message = replacetext(message,"i don't know","wot mate")
-		message = replacetext(message,"no","naw")
-		message = replacetext(message,"robust","chin")
-		message = replacetext(message," hi ","how what how")
-		message = replacetext(message,"hello","sup bruv")
-		message = replacetext(message,"kill","bang")
-		message = replacetext(message,"murder","bang")
-		message = replacetext(message,"windows","windies")
-		message = replacetext(message,"window","windy")
-		message = replacetext(message,"break","do")
-		message = replacetext(message,"your","yer")
-		message = replacetext(message,"security","coppers")
-		return message
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/chav/OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
+	// THIS ENTIRE THING BEGS FOR REGEX
+	message = replacetext(message,"dick","prat")
+	message = replacetext(message,"comdom","knob'ead")
+	message = replacetext(message,"looking at","gawpin' at")
+	message = replacetext(message,"great","bangin'")
+	message = replacetext(message,"man","mate")
+	message = replacetext(message,"friend",pick("mate","bruv","bledrin"))
+	message = replacetext(message,"what","wot")
+	message = replacetext(message,"drink","wet")
+	message = replacetext(message,"get","giz")
+	message = replacetext(message,"what","wot")
+	message = replacetext(message,"no thanks","wuddent fukken do one")
+	message = replacetext(message,"i don't know","wot mate")
+	message = replacetext(message,"no","naw")
+	message = replacetext(message,"robust","chin")
+	message = replacetext(message," hi ","how what how")
+	message = replacetext(message,"hello","sup bruv")
+	message = replacetext(message,"kill","bang")
+	message = replacetext(message,"murder","bang")
+	message = replacetext(message,"windows","windies")
+	message = replacetext(message,"window","windy")
+	message = replacetext(message,"break","do")
+	message = replacetext(message,"your","yer")
+	message = replacetext(message,"security","coppers")
+	return message
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/swedish
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/swedish
@@ -113,16 +125,16 @@
 	deactivation_message = "The feeling of Swedishness passes."
 	mutation = SWEDISH
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=SWEDEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/swedish/New()
+	..()
+	block=SWEDEBLOCK
 
-	OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
-		// svedish
-		message = replacetext(message,"w","v")
-		if(prob(30))
-			message += " Bork[pick("",", bork",", bork, bork")]!"
-		return message
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/swedish/OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
+	// svedish
+	message = replacetext(message,"w","v")
+	if(prob(30))
+		message += " Bork[pick("",", bork",", bork, bork")]!"
+	return message
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/unintelligable
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/unintelligable
@@ -130,34 +142,35 @@
 	desc = "Heavily corrupts the part of the brain responsible for forming spoken sentences."
 	activation_message = "You can't seem to form any coherent thoughts!"
 	deactivation_message = "Your mind feels more clear."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation = SCRAMBLED
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=SCRAMBLEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/unintelligable/New()
+	..()
+	block=SCRAMBLEBLOCK
 
-	OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
-		var/prefix=copytext(message,1,2)
-		if(prefix == ";")
-			message = copytext(message,2)
-		else if(prefix in list(":","#"))
-			prefix += copytext(message,2,3)
-			message = copytext(message,3)
-		else
-			prefix=""
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/unintelligable/OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
+	var/prefix=copytext(message,1,2)
+	if(prefix == ";")
+		message = copytext(message,2)
+	else if(prefix in list(":","#"))
+		prefix += copytext(message,2,3)
+		message = copytext(message,3)
+	else
+		prefix=""
 
-		var/list/words = splittext(message," ")
-		var/list/rearranged = list()
-		for(var/i=1;i<=words.len;i++)
-			var/cword = pick(words)
-			words.Remove(cword)
-			var/suffix = copytext(cword,length(cword)-1,length(cword))
-			while(length(cword)>0 && suffix in list(".",",",";","!",":","?"))
-				cword  = copytext(cword,1              ,length(cword)-1)
-				suffix = copytext(cword,length(cword)-1,length(cword)  )
-			if(length(cword))
-				rearranged += cword
-		return "[prefix][uppertext(jointext(rearranged," "))]!!"
+	var/list/words = splittext(message," ")
+	var/list/rearranged = list()
+	for(var/i=1;i<=words.len;i++)
+		var/cword = pick(words)
+		words.Remove(cword)
+		var/suffix = copytext(cword,length(cword)-1,length(cword))
+		while(length(cword)>0 && suffix in list(".",",",";","!",":","?"))
+			cword  = copytext(cword,1              ,length(cword)-1)
+			suffix = copytext(cword,length(cword)-1,length(cword)  )
+		if(length(cword))
+			rearranged += cword
+	return "[prefix][uppertext(jointext(rearranged," "))]!!"
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/toxic_farts
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/toxic_farts
@@ -165,12 +178,11 @@
 	desc = "Causes the subject's digestion to create a significant amount of noxious gas."
 	activation_message = "Your stomach grumbles unpleasantly."
 	deactivation_message = "Your stomach stops acting up. Phew!"
-
 	mutation = TOXIC_FARTS
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=TOXICFARTBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/toxic_farts/New()
+	..()
+	block=TOXICFARTBLOCK
 
 //////////////////
 // USELESS SHIT //
@@ -183,12 +195,11 @@
 	desc = "Enhances the subject's ability to build and retain heavy muscles."
 	activation_message = "You feel buff!"
 	deactivation_message = "You feel wimpy and weak."
-
 	mutation = STRONG
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=STRONGBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/strong/New()
+	..()
+	block=STRONGBLOCK
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/horns
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/horns
@@ -198,12 +209,12 @@
 	deactivation_message = "Your horns crumble away into nothing."
 	mutation = HORNS
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=HORNSBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/horns/New()
+	..()
+	block=HORNSBLOCK
 
-	OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
-		return "horns_s"
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/horns/OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
+	return "horns_s"
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/immolate
@@ -216,9 +227,9 @@
 
 	spelltype=/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/immolate
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = IMMOLATEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/immolate/New()
+	..()
+	block = IMMOLATEBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/immolate
 	name = "Incendiary Mitochondria"
@@ -241,6 +252,6 @@
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/immolate/cast(list/targets)
 	var/mob/living/carbon/L = usr
 	L.adjust_fire_stacks(0.5)
-	L.visible_message("\red <b>[L.name]</b> suddenly bursts into flames!")
+	L.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[L.name]</b> suddenly bursts into flames!</span>")
 	L.IgniteMob()
 	playsound(L.loc, 'sound/effects/bamf.ogg', 50, 0)
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/goon_powers.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/goon_powers.dm
index c50c04860cf..8df3af9a834 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/goon_powers.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/goon_powers.dm
@@ -8,8 +8,8 @@
 
 	mutation=SOBER
 
-	New()
-		block=SOBERBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/sober/New()
+	block=SOBERBLOCK
 
 //WAS: /datum/bioEffect/psychic_resist
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/psychic_resist
@@ -20,24 +20,26 @@
 
 	mutation=PSY_RESIST
 
-	New()
-		block=PSYRESISTBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/psychic_resist/New()
+	block=PSYRESISTBLOCK
 
 /////////////////////////
 // Stealth Enhancers
 /////////////////////////
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth
-	can_activate(var/mob/M, var/flags)
-		// Can only activate one of these at a time.
-		if(is_type_in_list(/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth,M.active_genes))
-			testing("Cannot activate [type]: /datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth in M.active_genes.")
-			return 0
-		return ..(M,flags)
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 
-	deactivate(var/mob/M)
-		..(M)
-		M.alpha=255
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/can_activate(var/mob/M, var/flags)
+	// Can only activate one of these at a time.
+	if(is_type_in_list(/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth,M.active_genes))
+		testing("Cannot activate [type]: /datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth in M.active_genes.")
+		return 0
+	return ..(M,flags)
+
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/deactivate(var/mob/M)
+	..(M)
+	M.alpha=255
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/darkcloak
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/darkcloak
@@ -48,23 +50,23 @@
 	activation_prob=10
 	mutation = CLOAK
 
-	New()
-		block=SHADOWBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/darkcloak/New()
+	block=SHADOWBLOCK
 
-	OnMobLife(var/mob/M)
-		var/turf/simulated/T = get_turf(M)
-		if(!istype(T))
-			return
-		var/atom/movable/lighting_overlay/L = locate(/atom/movable/lighting_overlay) in T
-		var/light_available
-		if(L)
-			light_available = L.get_clamped_lum()*10
-		else
-			light_available = 5
-		if(light_available <= 2)
-			M.alpha = round(M.alpha * 0.8)
-		else
-			M.alpha = 255
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/darkcloak/OnMobLife(var/mob/M)
+	var/turf/simulated/T = get_turf(M)
+	if(!istype(T))
+		return
+	var/atom/movable/lighting_overlay/L = locate(/atom/movable/lighting_overlay) in T
+	var/light_available
+	if(L)
+		light_available = L.get_clamped_lum()*10
+	else
+		light_available = 5
+	if(light_available <= 2)
+		M.alpha = round(M.alpha * 0.8)
+	else
+		M.alpha = 255
 
 //WAS: /datum/bioEffect/chameleon
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/chameleon
@@ -75,43 +77,43 @@
 	activation_prob=10
 	mutation = CHAMELEON
 
-	New()
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/chameleon/New()
 		block=CHAMELEONBLOCK
 
-	OnMobLife(var/mob/M)
-		if((world.time - M.last_movement) >= 30 && !M.stat && M.canmove && !M.restrained())
-			M.alpha -= 25
-		else
-			M.alpha = round(255 * 0.80)
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/stealth/chameleon/OnMobLife(var/mob/M)
+	if((world.time - M.last_movement) >= 30 && !M.stat && M.canmove && !M.restrained())
+		M.alpha -= 25
+	else
+		M.alpha = round(255 * 0.80)
 
 /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell
 	var/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/spelltype
 
-	activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		M.AddSpell(new spelltype(M))
-		..()
-		return 1
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	M.AddSpell(new spelltype(M))
+	..()
+	return 1
 
-	deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		for(var/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/S in M.spell_list)
-			if(istype(S,spelltype))
-				M.spell_list.Remove(S)
-		..()
-		return 1
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	for(var/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/S in M.spell_list)
+		if(istype(S,spelltype))
+			M.spell_list.Remove(S)
+	..()
+	return 1
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_verb
 	var/verbtype
 
-	activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..()
-		M.verbs += verbtype
-		return 1
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_verb/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
+	M.verbs += verbtype
+	return 1
 
-	deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..()
-		M.verbs -= verbtype
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_verb/deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
+	M.verbs -= verbtype
 
 // WAS: /datum/bioEffect/cryokinesis
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/cryo
@@ -119,13 +121,14 @@
 	desc = "Allows the subject to lower the body temperature of others."
 	activation_messages = list("You notice a strange cold tingle in your fingertips.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("Your fingers feel warmer.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation = CRYO
 
 	spelltype = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/cryokinesis
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = CRYOBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/cryo/New()
+	..()
+	block = CRYOBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/cryokinesis
 	name = "Cryokinesis"
@@ -153,11 +156,11 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/C = targets[1]
 
 	if(!iscarbon(C))
-		to_chat(usr, "\red This will only work on normal organic beings.")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>This will only work on normal organic beings.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if (RESIST_COLD in C.mutations)
-		C.visible_message("\red A cloud of fine ice crystals engulfs [C.name], but disappears almost instantly!")
+		C.visible_message("<span class='warning'>A cloud of fine ice crystals engulfs [C.name], but disappears almost instantly!</span>")
 		return
 	var/handle_suit = 0
 	if(ishuman(C))
@@ -166,12 +169,12 @@
 			if(istype(H.wear_suit, /obj/item/clothing/suit/space))
 				handle_suit = 1
 				if(H.internal)
-					H.visible_message("\red [usr] sprays a cloud of fine ice crystals, engulfing [H]!",
+					H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[usr] sprays a cloud of fine ice crystals, engulfing [H]!</span>",
 										"<span class='notice'>[usr] sprays a cloud of fine ice crystals over your [H.head]'s visor.</span>")
 					log_admin("[key_name(usr)] has used cryokinesis on [key_name(C)] while wearing internals and a suit")
 					msg_admin_attack("[key_name_admin(usr)] has cast cryokinesis on [key_name_admin(C)]")
 				else
-					H.visible_message("\red [usr] sprays a cloud of fine ice crystals engulfing, [H]!",
+					H.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[usr] sprays a cloud of fine ice crystals engulfing, [H]!</span>",
 										"<span class='warning'>[usr] sprays a cloud of fine ice crystals cover your [H.head]'s visor and make it into your air vents!.</span>")
 					log_admin("[key_name(usr)] has used cryokinesis on [key_name(C)]")
 					msg_admin_attack("[key_name_admin(usr)] has cast cryokinesis on [key_name_admin(C)]")
@@ -200,12 +203,12 @@
 	desc = ""
 	//layer = 15
 
-	New(var/atom/location, var/icon/I, var/duration = 20, var/oname = "something")
-		src.name = oname
-		loc=location
-		src.icon = I
-		spawn(duration)
-			qdel(src)
+/obj/effect/self_deleting/New(var/atom/location, var/icon/I, var/duration = 20, var/oname = "something")
+	src.name = oname
+	loc=location
+	src.icon = I
+	spawn(duration)
+		qdel(src)
 
 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
@@ -215,13 +218,14 @@
 	desc = "Allows the subject to eat just about anything without harm."
 	activation_messages = list("You feel hungry.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("You don't feel quite so hungry anymore.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation = EATER
 
 	spelltype=/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/eat
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = EATBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/mattereater/New()
+	..()
+	block = EATBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/eat
 	name = "Eat"
@@ -356,13 +360,14 @@
 	//cooldown = 30
 	activation_messages = list("Your leg muscles feel taut and strong.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("Your leg muscles shrink back to normal.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation = JUMPY
 
 	spelltype =/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/leap
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = JUMPBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/jumpy/New()
+	..()
+	block = JUMPBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/leap
 	name = "Jump"
@@ -383,12 +388,10 @@
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/leap/cast(list/targets)
 	var/failure = 0
 	if (istype(usr.loc,/mob/) || usr.lying || usr.stunned || usr.buckled || usr.stat)
-		to_chat(usr, "\red You can't jump right now!")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't jump right now!</span>")
 		return
 
 	if (istype(usr.loc,/turf/))
-
-
 		if(usr.restrained())//Why being pulled while cuffed prevents you from moving
 			for(var/mob/M in range(usr, 1))
 				if(M.pulling == usr)
@@ -400,12 +403,12 @@
 		if(usr.pinned.len)
 			failure = 1
 
-		usr.visible_message("\red <b>[usr.name]</b> takes a huge leap!")
+		usr.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[usr.name]</b> takes a huge leap!</span>")
 		playsound(usr.loc, 'sound/weapons/thudswoosh.ogg', 50, 1)
 		if(failure)
 			usr.Weaken(5)
 			usr.Stun(5)
-			usr.visible_message("<span class='warning'> \the [usr] attempts to leap away but is slammed back down to the ground!</span>",
+			usr.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[usr] attempts to leap away but is slammed back down to the ground!</span>",
 								"<span class='warning'>You attempt to leap away but are suddenly slammed back down to the ground!</span>",
 								"<span class='notice'>You hear the flexing of powerful muscles and suddenly a crash as a body hits the floor.</span>")
 			return 0
@@ -422,7 +425,7 @@
 		usr.flying = prevFlying
 
 		if (FAT in usr.mutations && prob(66))
-			usr.visible_message("\red <b>[usr.name]</b> crashes due to their heavy weight!")
+			usr.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[usr.name]</b> crashes due to their heavy weight!</span>")
 			//playsound(usr.loc, 'zhit.wav', 50, 1)
 			usr.AdjustWeakened(10)
 			usr.AdjustStunned(5)
@@ -431,10 +434,10 @@
 
 	if (istype(usr.loc,/obj/))
 		var/obj/container = usr.loc
-		to_chat(usr, "\red You leap and slam your head against the inside of [container]! Ouch!")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You leap and slam your head against the inside of [container]! Ouch!</span>")
 		usr.AdjustParalysis(3)
 		usr.AdjustWeakened(5)
-		container.visible_message("\red <b>[usr.loc]</b> emits a loud thump and rattles a bit.")
+		container.visible_message("<span class='danger'>[usr.loc]</b> emits a loud thump and rattles a bit.</span>")
 		playsound(usr.loc, 'sound/effects/bang.ogg', 50, 1)
 		var/wiggle = 6
 		while(wiggle > 0)
@@ -460,11 +463,12 @@
 	//cooldown = 1800
 	activation_messages = list("You don't feel entirely like yourself somehow.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("You feel secure in your identity.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation = POLYMORPH
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = POLYMORPHBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/polymorph/New()
+	..()
+	block = POLYMORPHBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/polymorph
 	name = "Polymorph"
@@ -483,13 +487,13 @@
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/polymorph/cast(list/targets)
 	var/mob/living/M=targets[1]
 	if(!ishuman(M))
-		to_chat(usr, "\red You can only change your appearance to that of another human.")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can only change your appearance to that of another human.</span>")
 		return
 
 	if(!ishuman(usr))
 		return
 
-	usr.visible_message("\red [usr]'s body shifts and contorts.")
+	usr.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[usr]'s body shifts and contorts.</span>")
 
 	spawn(10)
 		if(M && usr)
@@ -510,11 +514,12 @@
 	spelltype = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/empath
 	activation_messages = list("You suddenly notice more about others than you did before.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("You no longer feel able to sense intentions.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=EMPATH
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = EMPATHBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/empath/New()
+	..()
+	block = EMPATHBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/empath
 	name = "Read Mind"
@@ -544,21 +549,21 @@
 
 	for(var/mob/living/carbon/M in targets)
 		if(!iscarbon(M))
-			to_chat(usr, "\red You may only use this on other organic beings.")
+			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You may only use this on other organic beings.</span>")
 			return
 
 		if (PSY_RESIST in M.mutations)
-			to_chat(usr, "\red You can't see into [M.name]'s mind at all!")
+			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't see into [M.name]'s mind at all!</span>")
 			return
 
 		if (M.stat == 2)
-			to_chat(usr, "\red [M.name] is dead and cannot have their mind read.")
+			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>[M.name] is dead and cannot have their mind read.</span>")
 			return
 		if (M.health < 0)
-			to_chat(usr, "\red [M.name] is dying, and their thoughts are too scrambled to read.")
+			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>[M.name] is dying, and their thoughts are too scrambled to read.</span>")
 			return
 
-		to_chat(usr, "\blue Mind Reading of [M.name]:</b>")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>Mind Reading of <b>[M.name]:</b></span>")
 		var/pain_condition = M.health
 		// lower health means more pain
 		var/list/randomthoughts = list("what to have for lunch","the future","the past","money",
@@ -575,33 +580,33 @@
 
 		switch(pain_condition)
 			if (81 to INFINITY)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Condition</b>: [M.name] feels good.")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Condition</b>: [M.name] feels good.</span>")
 			if (61 to 80)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering mild pain.")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering mild pain.</span>")
 			if (41 to 60)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering significant pain.")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering significant pain.</span>")
 			if (21 to 40)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering severe pain.")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering severe pain.</span>")
 			else
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering excruciating pain.")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Condition</b>: [M.name] is suffering excruciating pain.</span>")
 				thoughts = "haunted by their own mortality"
 
 		switch(M.a_intent)
 			if (I_HELP)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Mood</b>: You sense benevolent thoughts from [M.name].")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Mood</b>: You sense benevolent thoughts from [M.name].</span>")
 			if (I_DISARM)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Mood</b>: You sense cautious thoughts from [M.name].")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Mood</b>: You sense cautious thoughts from [M.name].</span>")
 			if (I_GRAB)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Mood</b>: You sense hostile thoughts from [M.name].")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Mood</b>: You sense hostile thoughts from [M.name].</span>")
 			if (I_HARM)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Mood</b>: You sense cruel thoughts from [M.name].")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Mood</b>: You sense cruel thoughts from [M.name].</span>")
 				for(var/mob/living/L in view(7,M))
 					if (L == M)
 						continue
 					thoughts = "thinking about punching [L.name]"
 					break
 			else
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Mood</b>: You sense strange thoughts from [M.name].")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Mood</b>: You sense strange thoughts from [M.name].</span>")
 
 		if (istype(M,/mob/living/carbon/human))
 			var/numbers[0]
@@ -610,13 +615,13 @@
 				numbers += H.mind.initial_account.account_number
 				numbers += H.mind.initial_account.remote_access_pin
 			if(numbers.len>0)
-				to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Numbers</b>: You sense the number[numbers.len>1?"s":""] [english_list(numbers)] [numbers.len>1?"are":"is"] important to [M.name].")
-		to_chat(usr, "\blue <b>Thoughts</b>: [M.name] is currently [thoughts].")
+				to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>b>Numbers</b>: You sense the number[numbers.len>1?"s":""] [english_list(numbers)] [numbers.len>1?"are":"is"] important to [M.name].</span>")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'><b>Thoughts</b>: [M.name] is currently [thoughts].</span>")
 
 		if (EMPATH in M.mutations)
-			to_chat(M, "\red You sense [usr.name] reading your mind.")
+			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>You sense [usr.name] reading your mind.</span>")
 		else if (prob(5) || M.mind.assigned_role=="Chaplain")
-			to_chat(M, "\red You sense someone intruding upon your thoughts...")
+			to_chat(M, "<span class='warning'>You sense someone intruding upon your thoughts...</span>")
 		return
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
@@ -627,13 +632,13 @@
 	desc = "Vastly increases the gas capacity of the subject's digestive tract."
 	activation_messages = list("You feel bloated and gassy.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("You no longer feel gassy. What a relief!")
-
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation = SUPER_FART
 	spelltype = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/superfart
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = SUPERFARTBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/superfart/New()
+	..()
+	block = SUPERFARTBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aoe_turf/superfart
 	name = "Super Fart"
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/powers.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/powers.dm
index eb33cef7ccf..5600005271e 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/powers.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/powers.dm
@@ -6,151 +6,171 @@
 	name="No Breathing"
 	activation_messages=list("You feel no need to breathe.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("You feel the need to breathe, once more.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation=NO_BREATH
 	activation_prob=10
 
-	New()
-		block=NOBREATHBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/nobreath/New()
+	block=NOBREATHBLOCK
 
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/regenerate
 	name="Regenerate"
 	activation_messages=list("Your wounds start healing.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("Your regenerative powers feel like they've vanished.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=REGEN
 
-	New()
-		block=REGENERATEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/regenerate/New()
+	block=REGENERATEBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/increaserun
 	name="Super Speed"
 	activation_messages=list("You feel swift and unencumbered.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("You feel slow.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=RUN
 
-	New()
-		block=INCREASERUNBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/increaserun/New()
+	block=INCREASERUNBLOCK
 
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/increaserun/can_activate(var/mob/M,var/flags)
+	if(!..())
+		return 0
+	if(ishuman(M))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
+		if(H.species && H.species.slowdown && !(flags & MUTCHK_FORCED))
+			return 0
+	return 1
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/heat_resist
 	name="Heat Resistance"
 	activation_messages=list("Your skin is icy to the touch.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("Your skin no longer feels icy to the touch.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation=RESIST_HEAT
 
-	New()
-		block=COLDBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/heat_resist/New()
+	block=COLDBLOCK
 
-	OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
-		return "cold[fat]_s"
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/heat_resist/OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
+	return "cold[fat]_s"
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/cold_resist
 	name="Cold Resistance"
 	activation_messages=list("Your body is filled with warmth.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("Your body is no longer filled with warmth.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation=RESIST_COLD
 
-	New()
-		block=FIREBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/cold_resist/New()
+	block=FIREBLOCK
 
-	OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
-		return "fire[fat]_s"
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/cold_resist/OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
+	return "fire[fat]_s"
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/noprints
 	name="No Prints"
 	activation_messages=list("Your fingers feel numb.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("your fingers no longer feel numb.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=FINGERPRINTS
 
-	New()
-		block=NOPRINTSBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/noprints/New()
+	block=NOPRINTSBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/noshock
 	name="Shock Immunity"
 	activation_messages=list("Your skin feels dry and unreactive.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("Your skin no longer feels dry and unreactive.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MODERATE
 	mutation=NO_SHOCK
 
-	New()
-		block=SHOCKIMMUNITYBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/noshock/New()
+	block=SHOCKIMMUNITYBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/midget
 	name="Midget"
 	activation_messages=list("Everything around you seems bigger now...")
 	deactivation_messages = list("Everything around you seems to shrink...")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=DWARF
 
-	New()
-		block=SMALLSIZEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/midget/New()
+	block=SMALLSIZEBLOCK
 
-	activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..(M,connected,flags)
-		M.pass_flags |= PASSTABLE
-		M.resize = 0.8
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/midget/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..(M,connected,flags)
+	M.pass_flags |= PASSTABLE
+	M.resize = 0.8
 
-	deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..()
-		M.pass_flags &= ~PASSTABLE
-		M.resize = 1.25
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/midget/deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
+	M.pass_flags &= ~PASSTABLE
+	M.resize = 1.25
 
 // OLD HULK BEHAVIOR
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/hulk
 	name="Hulk"
 	activation_messages=list("Your muscles hurt.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("Your muscles shrink.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR
 	mutation=HULK
 	activation_prob=5
 
-	New()
-		block=HULKBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/hulk/New()
+	block=HULKBLOCK
 
-	activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..()
-		var/status = CANSTUN | CANWEAKEN | CANPARALYSE | CANPUSH
-		M.status_flags &= ~status
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/hulk/activate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
+	var/status = CANSTUN | CANWEAKEN | CANPARALYSE | CANPUSH
+	M.status_flags &= ~status
 
-	deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
-		..()
-		M.status_flags |= CANSTUN | CANWEAKEN | CANPARALYSE | CANPUSH
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/hulk/deactivate(var/mob/M, var/connected, var/flags)
+	..()
+	M.status_flags |= CANSTUN | CANWEAKEN | CANPARALYSE | CANPUSH
 
-	OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
-		if(HULK in M.mutations)
-			if(fat)
-				return "hulk_[fat]_s"
-			else
-				return "hulk_[g]_s"
-		return 0
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/hulk/OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
+	if(HULK in M.mutations)
+		if(fat)
+			return "hulk_[fat]_s"
+		else
+			return "hulk_[g]_s"
+	return 0
 
-	OnMobLife(var/mob/living/carbon/human/M)
-		if(!istype(M)) return
-		if ((HULK in M.mutations) && M.health <= 0)
-			M.mutations.Remove(HULK)
-			M.dna.SetSEState(HULKBLOCK,0)
-			genemutcheck(M, HULKBLOCK,null,MUTCHK_FORCED)
-			M.update_mutations()		//update our mutation overlays
-			M.update_body()
-			M.status_flags |= CANSTUN | CANWEAKEN | CANPARALYSE | CANPUSH //temporary fix until the problem can be solved.
-			to_chat(M, "<span class='danger'>You suddenly feel very weak.</span>")
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/hulk/OnMobLife(var/mob/living/carbon/human/M)
+	if(!istype(M))
+		return
+	if ((HULK in M.mutations) && M.health <= 0)
+		M.mutations.Remove(HULK)
+		M.dna.SetSEState(HULKBLOCK,0)
+		genemutcheck(M, HULKBLOCK,null,MUTCHK_FORCED)
+		M.update_mutations()		//update our mutation overlays
+		M.update_body()
+		M.status_flags |= CANSTUN | CANWEAKEN | CANPARALYSE | CANPUSH //temporary fix until the problem can be solved.
+		to_chat(M, "<span class='danger'>You suddenly feel very weak.</span>")
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/xray
 	name="X-Ray Vision"
 	activation_messages=list("The walls suddenly disappear.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("the walls around you re-appear.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR
 	mutation=XRAY
 	activation_prob=10
 
-	New()
-		block=XRAYBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/xray/New()
+	block=XRAYBLOCK
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/tk
 	name="Telekenesis"
 	activation_messages = list("You feel smarter.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("You feel dumber.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MAJOR
 	mutation=TK
 	activation_prob=10
 
-	New()
-		block=TELEBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/tk/New()
+	block=TELEBLOCK
 
-	OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
-		return "telekinesishead[fat]_s"
\ No newline at end of file
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/tk/OnDrawUnderlays(var/mob/M,var/g,var/fat)
+	return "telekinesishead[fat]_s"
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/vg_disabilities.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/vg_disabilities.dm
index 3514a658c18..ece9cb1da5c 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/vg_disabilities.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/vg_disabilities.dm
@@ -6,31 +6,33 @@
 	deactivation_message = "You feel like being quiet.."
 	mutation = LOUD
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=LOUDBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/loud/New()
+	..()
+	block=LOUDBLOCK
 
 
 
-	OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
-		message = replacetext(message,".","!")
-		message = replacetext(message,"?","?!")
-		message = replacetext(message,"!","!!")
-		return uppertext(message)
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/speech/loud/OnSay(var/mob/M, var/message)
+	message = replacetext(message,".","!")
+	message = replacetext(message,"?","?!")
+	message = replacetext(message,"!","!!")
+	return uppertext(message)
 
 /datum/dna/gene/disability/dizzy
 	name = "Dizzy"
 	desc = "Causes the cerebellum to shut down in some places."
 	activation_message = "You feel very dizzy..."
 	deactivation_message = "You regain your balance."
+	instability = -GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation = DIZZY
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=DIZZYBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/dizzy/New()
+	..()
+	block=DIZZYBLOCK
 
 
-	OnMobLife(var/mob/living/carbon/human/M)
-		if(!istype(M)) return
-		if(DIZZY in M.mutations)
-			M.Dizzy(300)
+/datum/dna/gene/disability/dizzy/OnMobLife(var/mob/living/carbon/human/M)
+	if(!istype(M))
+		return
+	if(DIZZY in M.mutations)
+		M.Dizzy(300)
diff --git a/code/game/dna/genes/vg_powers.dm b/code/game/dna/genes/vg_powers.dm
index 08784b71a61..0affb14e014 100644
--- a/code/game/dna/genes/vg_powers.dm
+++ b/code/game/dna/genes/vg_powers.dm
@@ -3,17 +3,15 @@
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/morph
 	name = "Morphism"
 	desc = "Enables the subject to reconfigure their appearance to that of any human."
-
 	spelltype =/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/morph
 	activation_messages=list("Your body feels if can alter its appearance.")
 	deactivation_messages = list("Your body doesn't feel capable of altering its appearance.")
-
-
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=MORPH
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block = MORPHBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/morph/New()
+	..()
+	block = MORPHBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/morph
 	name = "Morph"
@@ -34,7 +32,7 @@
 	if(!ishuman(usr))	return
 
 	if (istype(usr.loc,/mob/))
-		to_chat(usr, "\red You can't change your appearance right now!")
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You can't change your appearance right now!</span>")
 		return
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/M=usr
 	var/obj/item/organ/external/head/head_organ = M.get_organ("head")
@@ -146,19 +144,20 @@
 	M.regenerate_icons()
 	M.update_dna()
 
-	M.visible_message("\blue \The [src] morphs and changes [M.get_visible_gender() == MALE ? "his" : M.get_visible_gender() == FEMALE ? "her" : "their"] appearance!", "\blue You change your appearance!", "\red Oh, god!  What the hell was that?  It sounded like flesh getting squished and bone ground into a different shape!")
+	M.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[src] morphs and changes [M.get_visible_gender() == MALE ? "his" : M.get_visible_gender() == FEMALE ? "her" : "their"] appearance!</span>", "<span class='notice'>You change your appearance!</span>", "<span class='warning'>Oh, god!  What the hell was that?  It sounded like flesh getting squished and bone ground into a different shape!</span>")
 
 /datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/remotetalk
 	name="Telepathy"
 	activation_messages=list("You feel you can project your thoughts.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("You no longer feel you can project your thoughts.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=REMOTE_TALK
 
 	spelltype =/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/remotetalk
 
-	New()
-		..()
-		block=REMOTETALKBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/remotetalk/New()
+	..()
+	block=REMOTETALKBLOCK
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/remotetalk
 	name = "Project Mind"
@@ -206,10 +205,10 @@
 	for(var/mob/living/target in targets)
 		log_say("Project Mind: [key_name(usr)]->[key_name(target)]: [say]")
 		if(REMOTE_TALK in target.mutations)
-			target.show_message("\blue You hear [usr.real_name]'s voice: [say]")
+			target.show_message("<span class='notice'>You hear [usr.real_name]'s voice: [say]</span>")
 		else
-			target.show_message("\blue You hear a voice that seems to echo around the room: [say]")
-		usr.show_message("\blue You project your mind into [target.real_name]: [say]")
+			target.show_message("<span class='notice'>You hear a voice that seems to echo around the room: [say]</span>")
+		usr.show_message("<span class='notice'>You project your mind into [target.real_name]: [say]</span>")
 		for(var/mob/dead/observer/G in player_list)
 			G.show_message("<i>Telepathic message from <b>[usr]</b> ([ghost_follow_link(usr, ghost=G)]) to <b>[target]</b> ([ghost_follow_link(target, ghost=G)]): [say]</i>")
 
@@ -217,12 +216,13 @@
 	name="Remote Viewing"
 	activation_messages=list("Your mind can see things from afar.")
 	deactivation_messages=list("Your mind can no longer can see things from afar.")
+	instability = GENE_INSTABILITY_MINOR
 	mutation=REMOTE_VIEW
 
 	spelltype =/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/remoteview
 
-	New()
-		block=REMOTEVIEWBLOCK
+/datum/dna/gene/basic/grant_spell/remoteview/New()
+	block=REMOTEVIEWBLOCK
 
 
 /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/remoteview
@@ -262,7 +262,7 @@
 	var/mob/target
 
 	if(istype(user.l_hand, /obj/item/tk_grab) || istype(user.r_hand, /obj/item/tk_grab/))
-		to_chat(user, "\red Your mind is too busy with that telekinetic grab.")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>Your mind is too busy with that telekinetic grab.</span>")
 		user.remoteview_target = null
 		user.reset_view(0)
 		return
@@ -285,5 +285,3 @@
 	else
 		user.remoteview_target = null
 		user.reset_view(0)
-
-
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/wizard/wizard.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/wizard/wizard.dm
index 6aa56d91c70..c5f8271ab63 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/wizard/wizard.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/wizard/wizard.dm
@@ -195,6 +195,7 @@
 	to_chat(wizard_mob, "In your pockets you will find a teleport scroll. Use it as needed.")
 	wizard_mob.mind.store_memory("<B>Remember:</B> do not forget to prepare your spells.")
 	wizard_mob.update_icons()
+	wizard_mob.gene_stability += DEFAULT_GENE_STABILITY //magic
 	return 1
 
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners.dm
index 7138a4515be..7401a593e99 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/scanners.dm
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ REAGENT SCANNER
 			for(var/datum/wound/W in e.wounds) if(W.internal)
 				user.show_message(text("\red Internal bleeding detected. Advanced scanner required for location."), 1)
 				break
-		if(M:vessel)
+		if(H.vessel)
 			var/blood_volume = round(M:vessel.get_reagent_amount("blood"))
 			var/blood_percent =  blood_volume / 560
 			blood_percent *= 100
@@ -246,7 +246,14 @@ REAGENT SCANNER
 		if(implant_detect)
 			user.show_message("<span class='notice'>Detected cybernetic modifications:</span>")
 			user.show_message("<span class='notice'>[implant_detect]</span>")
-
+		if(H.gene_stability < 40)
+			user.show_message("<span class='userdanger'>Subject's genes are quickly breaking down!</span>")
+		else if(H.gene_stability < 70)
+			user.show_message("<span class='danger'>Subject's genes are showing signs of spontenous breakdown.</span>")
+		else if(H.gene_stability < 85)
+			user.show_message("<span class='warning'>Subject's genes are showing minor signs of instability.</span>")
+		else
+			user.show_message("<span class='notice'>Subject's genes are stable.</span>")
 	src.add_fingerprint(user)
 	return
 
@@ -523,4 +530,3 @@ REAGENT SCANNER
 	if (T.cores > 1)
 		user.show_message("Anomalious slime core amount detected", 1)
 	user.show_message("Growth progress: [T.amount_grown]/10", 1)
-
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/dna_injector.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/dna_injector.dm
index 2fc12e812fe..f243e1a6ab9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/dna_injector.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/dna_injector.dm
@@ -93,7 +93,7 @@
 					M.dna.UpdateSE()
 				else
 					M.dna.SetSEValue(block,src.GetValue())
-				domutcheck(M, null, block!=null)
+				domutcheck(M, null, 0)
 				M.update_mutations()
 			if(H)
 				H.sync_organ_dna(assimilate = 0, old_ue = prev_ue)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
index 6f106f5e125..3af93392326 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
@@ -80,4 +80,4 @@ var/global/default_martial_art = new/datum/martial_art
 	var/fire_dmi = 'icons/mob/OnFire.dmi'
 	var/fire_sprite = "Standing"
 
-	var/datum/body_accessory/body_accessory = null
\ No newline at end of file
+	var/datum/body_accessory/body_accessory = null
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index a41f787a49c..3a394e002d5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -174,10 +174,25 @@
 		if(!gene.block)
 			continue
 		if(gene.is_active(src))
-		/*	if (prob(10) && prob(gene.instability))
-				adjustCloneLoss(1) */
 			speech_problem_flag = 1
 			gene.OnMobLife(src)
+	if(gene_stability < 85)
+		var/instability = DEFAULT_GENE_STABILITY - gene_stability
+		if(prob(instability / 10))
+			adjustFireLoss(min(6, instability / 12))
+			to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You feel like your skin is burning and bubbling off!</span>")
+		if(gene_stability < 70)
+			if(prob(instability / 12))
+				adjustCloneLoss(min(5, instability / 15))
+				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You feel as if your body is warping.</span>")
+			if(prob(instability / 10))
+				adjustToxLoss(min(6, instability / 12))
+				to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You feel weak and nauseous.</span>")
+			if(gene_stability < 40 && prob(1))
+				to_chat(src, "<span class='biggerdanger'>You feel incredibly sick... Something isn't right!</span>")
+				spawn(300)
+					if(gene_stability < 40)
+						gib()
 
 	if(!(species.flags & RADIMMUNE))
 		if (radiation)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
index ce73ae369c0..d4e6d613d9c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_defines.dm
@@ -54,4 +54,6 @@
 
 	var/list/butcher_results = null
 
-	var/list/surgeries = list()	//a list of surgery datums. generally empty, they're added when the player wants them.
\ No newline at end of file
+	var/list/surgeries = list()	//a list of surgery datums. generally empty, they're added when the player wants them.
+
+	var/gene_stability = DEFAULT_GENE_STABILITY