August 15, 9 a.m.

The two-day academic seminar on "Frontiers of Gene Editing Research" was held in the lecture hall of the School of Life Sciences of Zhonghai University of Science and Technology.

From China Overseas University of Science and Technology, Chinese Institute of Science, Aoki University, Kyoto University, Zhonghai Jiaotong University, Tongji University, Zhejiang University, East China Normal University, Harvard University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Francisco, Yonsei University, ......

A total of more than 40 domestic and foreign experts and scholars attended the meeting.

In addition, nearly 400 scientific research staff and students from universities of science and technology, surrounding scientific research institutes and universities, pharmaceutical R&D companies, and well-known media in the field of life sciences attended the conference.

"Attending the meeting" means having the right to speak, vote and otherwise affect the outcome of the meeting;

"Attending a meeting" is generally only an observer, and at most only has the right to ask questions.

Of course, Zhou Wen came to attend the meeting.

To be honest, he didn't want to come.

But as a "tool man", it doesn't matter if he wants to or not.

Vice President of China Overseas University of Science and Technology and Vice Dean of the School of Life Sciences delivered speeches at the opening ceremony.

He introduced the scientific research and teaching achievements of the school and the college since its establishment, and warmly welcomed all participants to come to CSUST.

Subsequently, experts and scholars at home and abroad came to the stage respectively, from DNA repair and genome stabilization, genetic engineering tools, genetic engineering treatment;

Seven directions, including genetic engineering bioinformatics, genetic screening, animal and plant models of genetic engineering, and the application of genetic engineering, introduced the latest research progress of their respective research teams.

The time for each person is generally controlled to about 20 minutes.

"It is well known that interferon is a lymphokine produced by mammalian cells in response to induction......"

At this time, Professor Zhang Shuhui of Kyoto University spoke on the topic of "Application of Genetic Engineering in Disease Treatment".

Zhou Wen, who attended an academic conference for the first time, has been listening carefully.

He felt that everyone was saying very well, but he always felt that something was missing, which was a little different from the "academic conference" he imagined......

Soon, half a day passed in the morning.

At the end of the session, Zhang Yin, deputy director of Zhonghai Institute of Life Sciences, and Zou Jianbai, professor and doctoral supervisor of the Department of Biology of Tongji University, jointly came to find Zhou Wen.

Zhang Yin stretched out his hand and said: "You are Zhou Wen, I have read your paper, and the experiment has been successfully copied, it is really amazing~"

Zhou Wen: "Zhang Suo is too polite, it's just luck." ”

Zou Jianbai: "Hahaha...... Xiao Zhou is too modest. The genetic modification technology of rice aphids is not something that can be said by luck, and it is impossible to succeed without a solid theoretical and practical foundation. ”

Zhang Yin patted Zhou Wen on the shoulder, "That's it." Young man, I'm optimistic about you~"

"Thank you Zhang, thank you Professor Zou......"

While we were chatting, Professor Wang Huiyao came over with three or four people, two of whom were foreigners.

"Let me introduce you to Zhou Wen, the inventor of the genetic modification technology of rice aphids. ”

"This is He Maowei, professor and doctoral supervisor of the Department of Biology of China Overseas University of Science and Technology......"

The genetic modification technology of rice aphids has been widely recognized by experts and scholars at home and abroad, and Zhou Wen has also gained a certain reputation in the biosphere.

It's just that there is an unknown force that is suppressing the development of genetic modification technology, and it has not really come out of the circle yet.

But it's also coming soon, and it's currently on the negotiating table.

After all, genetic modification technology is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, and it is the trend of the times.

Under the matchmaking of Professor Wang Huiyao, Zhou Wen met many bigwigs in the biological world.

He found that these scientific research bigwigs are not only academically powerful, but also speak very well.

He was embarrassed to praise him.

Meal.

Under the recommendation of a female volunteer from China Overseas University of Science and Technology, Zhou Wen went to the campus to take a look.

It's summer vacation, and the volunteers are all staying students.

The two of them walked and talked.

The girl's name is Lou Xingyu, and she is a second-year researcher in the Department of Biology of China Overseas University of Science and Technology.

The two of them talked about schools, Zhonghai's culture and tourist attractions, as well as biotechnology, including Zhou Wen's academic achievements, and so on.

"By the way, Mr. Zhou, I would like to ask you a question. ”

Zhou Wen smiled and said: "It's all said, don't call me teacher, I'm not as old as you." Call me by name, or call me a handsome guy. ”

Lou Xingyu pursed his lips and smiled, and asked, "Teacher Zhou, is there still a shortage of people in the testing center of your hospital?"

Zhou Wen didn't bother to correct her, and said with a smile: "What are you doing, you want to go?"

Lou Xingyu said: "Yes! My current work unit is only engaged in some of the most basic experiments, which even high school students can do. After six or seven years of college, I really didn't want to die in that kind of unit after graduation. ”

"That's right...... You're a student biopharmaceutical student, aren't you?"

"Well, yes. ”

"Then I'll test you a few questions. ”

Lou Xingyu nodded, "Hmm." Teacher Zhou, you ask. ”

Zhou Wen asked: "What are the main physical mutagens used in mutagenesis breeding?"

Lou Xingyu thought about it for a while and said: "It is mainly composed of ultraviolet rays, X-rays, γ-rays, fast neutrons, α-rays, β-rays, and ultrasonics, among which ultraviolet rays are the most widely used. ”

Zhou Wen nodded, and asked again: "What are the extraction methods of fermentation products?"

Lou Xingyu: "There are adsorption methods, precipitation methods, solvent extraction methods, and ion exchange methods. ”

"What are the characteristics of antibiotic biosynthetic genes?"

"Antibiotic synthesis genes are typically characterized by a high G-C base composition, with a content of up to 70% ......"

Zhou Wen asked seven or eight questions in a row, and Lou Xingyu answered them fluently.

Zhou Wen was very satisfied with her knowledge reserves, and said with a smile: "Yes, the basic skills are very solid." ”

Lou Xingyu said with a smile: "No, it's just that I've been preparing for the end of the discussion recently, and I've checked a lot of key information." If you want to say that you are amazing, you are more powerful, and you know the key knowledge points in biopharmaceuticals well. ”

Zhou Wen smiled, then thought for a moment and said: "Recently, I have been studying prion proteins, and I have made some new discoveries, and our hospital has also set up a research team for this purpose. ”

Lou Xingyu nodded, and said with a smile: "Well, I know." Mr. Zhou, you are still the team leader!"

Zhou Wen was surprised: "Hey, how do you know?"

Lou Xingyu said with a smile: "On the official website of Jiangzhou Hospital, there is your introduction. ”

"Well, I haven't seen it yet. ”

Lou Xingyu took out his mobile phone, and then searched the website.

"Look, there's such a big feature on the front page. ”

"I'll see...... Jiangzhou medical science and technology advanced figures, young experts ......"

As Lou Xingyu said, the prion research team has just been established, and even the special laboratory has not yet been transformed, so the First People's Hospital of Jiangzhou can't wait to start blowing.

Their hospital is declared to be an advanced unit and key unit of prion research in China, and has made outstanding contributions to prions.

It's almost the first in China.

As the inventor of genetic modification technology, Zhou Wen successfully collected prion proteins under conventional conditions, which is naturally touted.

Zhou Wen looked at the content on the article and was a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, under normal circumstances, not many people will read the self-touting fancy articles of the hospital.

"Ahem, cough~" Zhou Wen coughed and said, "If you want to come, you can come, but you also have to start with the most basic experiments." If you perform well in the future, I will consider giving you some important experimental tasks. ”

When Lou Xingyu heard this, he said happily: "Mmmmmmmm, I know this~ Thank you, Mr. Zhou." ”

"Don't be too busy thanking me, I still haven't finished speaking!

The salary of the experimenter is not high at the beginning, about 4000~5000 per month, and the hospital provides food and accommodation.

Do you think you can accept it?

As for whether the salary will rise in the future, it depends on your own ability~ If you perform well, I will help you fight for it. ”

Lou Xingyu smiled when he heard this: "Well, I can accept ......"

......

As soon as Zhou Wen returned to the lecture hall, Xie Jingming, deputy director of the Zhonghai Institute of Virology, came over.

Xie Jingming couldn't wait to ask: "I heard that your hospital has collected human prion protein under normal conditions, is it true or false?"

"I'm sorry to thank you, the specific experimental data is not convenient to disclose for the time being, but I can tell you for sure that this is really ......"

Director Zhou Wen and Director Xie Jingming chatted for more than ten minutes about MLP (laughing prions).

The academic conference began.

At half past three in the afternoon, Zhou Wen took the stage to give an academic report on "Gene transformation technology of rice aphid", as well as some experiences in the experiment.

Unlike the last two defense meetings, there is a certain element of deception in it.

This time, he has reached LV2 in several major disciplines, and has his own unique views on the genetic code.

Combined with his research results, it is obviously much stronger than those experts and scholars who talk on paper.

In the question-and-answer session that followed, Professor Marcos Samuel of Harvard University and Professor Kim Ji-sang of Yonsei University raised some questions.

Zhou Wendu gave a wonderful answer.

In particular, the fluent English and the original quotations of German literature amazed the experts and participants on the spot.

"Thank you, I'm done with my speech~"

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

"Bang Bang Bang ......"

When Zhou Wen bowed down, the lecture hall resounded with warm and prolonged applause.

At the same time, the sound of the mission was completed sounded in his ears.

[The mission conditions have been met, do you want to submit the task immediately......]

Wang Huiyao and Zou Jianbai, who were sitting in the middle row, couldn't help but sigh in their hearts when they witnessed this scene.

At the last two defense meetings, Zhou Wen was far from being as natural and calm as he is now, and he had never spoken a word of German. I guess I'm not proficient.

Unexpectedly, in just one or two months, this young man has grown to the point where he is now.

They were really impressed......

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