diff --git a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm
index 44b85e4210..e7a0070ac2 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@
 /datum/nanite_program/spreading/active_effect()
 	if(prob(10))
 		var/list/mob/living/target_hosts = list()
-		for(var/mob/living/L in oview(5, host_mob))
+		for(var/mob/living/L in dview(5, host_mob))
 			if(!(MOB_ORGANIC in L.mob_biotypes) && !(MOB_UNDEAD in L.mob_biotypes))
 				continue
 			target_hosts += L