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Originally Posted by trebleshot

I still think most of those origins are perfectly plausible. This is a fictional universe and no one said it has to obey our world's natural laws of physics, biology and such. Besides, if you put too much thought into any superpower or mutant ability, the science of it breaks down faster than a sandcastle at high tide - just try it with Superman sometime.

Here's some food for thought, Iceman:

If you were creating the Hulk today, how would you write his origin? He has to have the same look, powers and abilities (i.e. fueled by rage, can't always control the change, etc). Personally, I'd opt for a chemical cocktail a la the original inspiration for the Hulk: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

I'm gonna go with fungal infection, I've heard they can be real, real bad.
Edit: Banner is bipolar, and he has a fungal infection. Also explains uncontrollable mood swings and green color, from the fungus growing under his skin.

I'd actually like to see super powers come from embellishment of pathogens, infections, disease and related vectors. It's something we can point at and say, well something like that kind of does happen in advanced cases of rabies. It gives a little more ground to stand on before you make that leap of faith into super powers.
Bioengineered weapons could also explain super powers, ie. Extremis.