Polaris Magneto + Secondary Mutations

I've a couple of "scientific"questions surrounding magnetic powers.

During the Age of Apocalypse, Rogue absorbed the powers of Polaris and was able to use them to enhance her strenght. Is this the first time a mutant with the power of magnetism was able to do this? Should someone who controls magnetism be able to do this or was it totally illogical?

Now that it's been confirmed that Polaris' X-Gene has been re-established does that mean that her Pestilence abilities could actually be a secondary mutation or an already unknown quirk to her existing one? It was mentioned that Magneto's nervous system is affected by his powers. Is there any science to suggest that magnetic energies could actually enhance the immune system to stave off illness? Or even retard the aging process?

In Uncanny X-Men #146, Polaris displayed the ability to "see" the world in waves of electrical and magnetic energy. Has Magneto ever displayed this ability or is it unique to Polaris?




Edited by Blanchett - 19-Mar-2012 at 4:51pm

Magento "perceived" Proteus' energy lattice, claiming he was able to do so because of its similarity to electromagnetic frequencies. He said it was close enough for him to "recognize" and adapt. I don't know if he "felt" or "saw" it.

In several comics, it's been said that Magneto and Polaris are both somewhat mentally unstable due to how their magnetic powers upset the electrochemical balance in their brains.

Edited by marhawkman - 19-Mar-2012 at 8:20pm

That first panel is from a story where all mutants lost their powers, and it was repeatedly stated that ALL mutants normally possess a superior immune system and metabolism.

I read that he could do it in a handbook for a role playing game but never in a comic. Presumably if Rogue can do it, he can do it too. Still I find it odd that only Rogue has displayed this ability and not Polaris and Magneto. Maybe it's just like Jean and Psylocke, both having the same telepathic abilities just choosing different ways to focus them, but the results essentially being the same. 

Magneto has at least once used his magnetic powers to assist Xavier in some sort of "psychic surgery" which was done to keep Karima's mind from getting overwritten by the sentinel tech inside her.

Another question.

Magneto was able tap into Polaris' power and use her power like it was his power. What I'm curious about is if their bodies process the same energy, if one put up a forcefield could the other just walk through?