Chapter 155: An Irresistible Temptation
Scientists have long discovered that what dominates human life is actually the clever and cunning selfish genes in the body, and the life and death of human beings, birth defects and tumors ~ tumors are all in this seemingly small genetic combination. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
With the development of gene technology, people are becoming more aware of the importance of genes, and there is a saying that is widely circulated, "In the age of agriculture, the more arable land a country has, the greater the advantage." In the industrial age, the more energy resources such as oil and mineral resources, the greater the advantage. In the era of life sciences, having more genetic resources and being able to recognize and utilize genetic resources at the same time means greater advantages. ”
In this context, the United States, the European Union, Japan, China and other countries and regions have spent manpower, material and financial resources to establish a large national gene database, in addition, due to the huge benefits of genetic data, Google, Apple and other companies have also established their own gene databases.
The bioinformatics data of these genetic databases cover most of the known DNA, RNA, and protein data, which is useful for the study of genes.
Now, under Zhang Wei's order, Beidou helped him obtain all the data of these genetic databases, and then integrated the data to establish a genetic database that belongs to him, which is also the largest genetic database in the world.
The whole process is a breeze and there is almost no cost, and this is the strength of Beidou.
However, for Zhang Wei, this is just the beginning, and he still needs to collect more genes.
As far as he knows, gene sequencing is expensive, and in hospitals, the cost of testing a few genes costs 2,000-3,000 yuan, while the cost of testing 400-500 genes is as high as more than 20,000 yuan, and in the United States, it is as high as more than 50,000 yuan. Due to the high price, most ordinary people have not undergone genetic testing. In other words, most people's genes are not collected by his genetic database.
Therefore, Zhang Wei needs to find a way to obtain the genes of these people.
The most effective way to do this is to reduce the price of gene sequencing and make it more convenient.
If it is said that it only costs a few hundred yuan to do a whole genome sequencing, or even no money, I believe that many people will be willing to participate in the test. Because genetic test results can tell people a lot of things.
For example, users can know whether their children are biological or not, and whether they have helped the old man next door to raise a son; users can also learn about their own genetic defects, genetic diseases, and the probability of suffering from a certain disease (such as cancer), so as to take preventive measures; if the user's relatives have also undergone genetic testing, they can be queried in the database, and by using this method, they can find their long-lost relatives and effectively curb the abduction and trafficking of children. In addition, users can also use the "Ancestry Analysis" function to know their ancestry, such as whether they are half-breeds or pure Chinese, which country the mixed-race comes from, and what is the proportion......
As for how to reduce the price, Zhang Wei already has an idea, that is, to develop more advanced genetic testing equipment.
In fact, with the advancement of technology, the price of genetic testing has been rapidly decreasing, in 04 years in the human genome project to 1 billion US dollars to do a human genome test, now only needs more than 20,000 yuan, (such a speed) is much more powerful than Moore's law.
"Beidou, help me collect the current status of genetic testing technology. ”
Zhang Wei is a man of action, and when he has an idea, he immediately puts it into action.
"Yes, sir. ”
Beidou responded, and immediately displayed the relevant data on the virtual screen, "The international gene sequencing technology mainly goes through four generations, and the mainstream technology on the market is the second-generation gene sequencing technology, which is time-consuming and costly, and the machine can easily cost hundreds of thousands of dollars; Fourth-generation gene sequencing technology, known as nanopore technology, is currently the most promising technology, and once it is on the market, it is expected to complete whole-genome sequencing in a matter of hours at a cost of $100......"
After Zhang Wei read it, his eyes lit up, the fourth-generation gene sequencing technology has fully met his requirements, and the cost is one hundred dollars, that is, more than six hundred yuan, and the price is simply not too cheap. The only thing to consider is that the technology is protected by a wide range of patents. But this is not a big problem, as long as he is willing to spend money, is he afraid that he will not be able to buy a patent? What can be solved with money is not a problem for him.
Zhang Wei was not very good at business matters, so he immediately contacted Liu Hai, Qin Xiaobu, and Zhang Zhijian and asked them to come to the scientific research building.
Half an hour later, Liu Hai, Qin Xiaobu, and Zhang Zhijian came to the scientific research building one after another.
"Dawei, it can't be another invention against the sky, right?"
After Qin Xiaobu came in, he asked, he was also used to it, basically every time he came to see Zhang Wei, he could see some black technology.
"I've been working on genetic technology lately......"
Before Zhang Wei could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Qin Xiaobu's opening, "Dawei, I remember that when you invited me to join the company last year, you mentioned to me that you want to study a genetic evolution technology that can not only greatly enhance physical fitness, but also greatly increase life expectancy, you let us come this time, are you going to tell us that you have successfully researched?"
Zhang Wei was stunned when he heard this, and then nodded and said, "Well, it did work, I have already used it, and my physique has been improved to 2.1 times the original." ”
He didn't actually come to the three of Liu Hai today to talk about this matter, but since Qin Xiaobu mentioned it, it doesn't hurt to say it, think about it carefully, it's time for the three of Liu Hai to use the genetic evolution liquid. Moreover, he believes that the three bangs can be kept secret.
"Genetic Evolution Liquid?2.1 times the physique?Increase lifespan?"
Qin Xiaobu's eyes suddenly lit up, "Dawei, after using the genetic evolution liquid, has the time spent with my sister getting longer, and there is a problem with wood seven times a night?"
"You, I'm really defeated by you. ”
Zhang Wei glanced at Qin Xiaobu angrily, and said, "The gene evolution liquid I have researched is to optimize genes and modify genes to make human genes stronger, so as to achieve the purpose of human evolution.
After the research came out, I conducted human experiments, and the best users were not only cured of AIDS, but also achieved 3.7 times the body constitution of the average person.
In addition, because the genetic evolution liquid can cure the genetic defects and all diseases in the body, and improve the physical fitness, people can live a healthy life all the time, as long as there are no accidents, they can live to the theoretical lifespan, at least 150 years old!"
"I heard you right, you can cure cancer, you can cure AIDS, and you can live to be 150 years old!"
Qin Xiaobu was shocked, "My God, compared to the anti-gravity flying car and intelligent robots, the genetic evolution liquid is the real awesome!"
"David, this ...... Is this true?"
Zhang Zhijian's breathing became short, "My parents are already old, and they are seriously ill, and their health is not as good as day by day, you must give me two copies of genetic evolution liquid, and I will send them over." Today!Immediately!Right now!"
Liu Hai's expression became solemn, "Dawei, if you let the outside world know, everyone will go crazy, not to mention curing cancer and AIDS, the two terminal diseases, just being able to live to 150 years old is enough to make people crazy! No one can resist the temptation of longevity~, especially those political and business giants who control the world, their biggest wish is to 'borrow another five hundred years from the sky', in order to live long, they can do anything beyond the bottom line!" )