diff --git a/monkestation/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm b/monkestation/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm
index bf94f04ec35f..3ecd156e2488 100644
--- a/monkestation/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm
+++ b/monkestation/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/utility.dm
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 
 	if (COOLDOWN_FINISHED(src, next_warning_time))
 		to_chat(host_mob, message)
-		next_warning_time = world.time + 10 SECONDS
+		COOLDOWN_START(src, next_warning_time, 10 SECONDS)
 
 /datum/nanite_program/research/disable_passive_effect()
 	. = ..()