Anomaly

Whatever it is that turns an alpha into a beta or a gamma (the presence of delta level of mutation has not been confirmed in canon). While there is little concrete evidence for what exactly the Anomaly is, there are multiple models that are useful for thinking about it. There is some debate as to whether or not the anomaly is evolving.

The models include:
 * genetic mutation
 * parasite/host
 * disease or infection
 * demonic possession
 * brain injury
 * virus

This excerpt from an interview with TPTB may provide some direction for those hoping to divine the true nature of the anomaly:


 * Bear: I really loved the GammaPOV in "Ballistic." It's creepy and sad and lyrical and I think it really gets across the character. Also, chock full of hints!


 * Bull: Yes, seconding that! And it's really hard to do antagonist POV. There's so much you don't want to reveal, but you have to hide it realistically. I mean, the character doesn't care if the audience knows those things. So the character has to seem to be completely open... while the writer is busy saying, "Hey, look, Haley's Comet! Look over there!" and distracting the audience from the available clues.


 * Really, there's so much stage magic inherent in writing...

The DVD extra "Standard Of Care" showed the discussion of a possible treatment involving Deep Brain Stimulation.