Biotics

Biotics is the ability for some lifeforms to sense, create and manipulate mass effect fields. This process uses Element Zero nodules embedded in body tissues. Bio-Amps are required by most species to use their abilities effectively, though all species generally use them when maximum performance is needed for work, sport or combat.

The ability to sense mass effect fields makes biotics sensitive to synthetically generated fields, and exceptionally powerful ones are described to feel like nails on a chalkboard.