 These mutations were, according to writers/producers Joe Pokaski and Aron Coliete, inspired by "The Fly", a film in which a scientist's DNA is spliced with that of a fly, resulting in his eventual transformation into a giant fly.Mohinder finds that he is unable to develop a cure for either his condition or Maya's power, though he lies about it to Maya.Unable to control his aggression, he breaks up a fight with a neighboring couple and brutally beats the man's head against the wall.