Nish'ta

Template:Quote Nish'ta is a Goa'uld biological compound.

Overview

Nish'ta spreads throughout the body's tissues including the brain and makes those infected pliable. Template:Cite Once the effects of the organism are gone, a person is immune to its effects. Template:Cite However, if their is any unaffected tissue the virus can find a safe harbor and reinfect the host. Template:Cite It's effects can be reverse with an electrical discharge such as a shot from a Zat'nik'tel. Template:Cite

History

Hathor used a modified form of this organism that allowed her to influence human men. Template:Cite Apophis used nish'ta to brainwash and control Rya'c but its effects were negated by shooting him once with a zat'nik'tel. Template:Cite Seth used Nish'ta to influence people to join his cult and serve him. SG-1, minus Teal'c, were affected by Seth's nish'ta but its effects were reversed by an electrical shock from a hidden ear piece. Template:Cite