Chapter 175: The Source of the Mutant
Qiu Zhe cleared his throat and continued: "As I said before, mitochondria have their own genetic material and are controlled by a small number of genes they contain. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info and T protoplasma is more interesting, it not only has its own genetic material, but also contains a large number of genetic fragments, attention, fragments. That's what fascinates me the most. ”
"Somehow, these gene fragments seem to be locked up, and they can't be activated, until the zombies are under the influence of the T protoplasma, eat a large amount of human flesh, and after obtaining enough energy, it is like opening the gene lock, click, haha, the fragments inside will be randomly activated, and then the zombies will complete the genetic mutation, as well as the body mutation, the process is so fast, in my opinion, it is simply described as 'magic'."
"Once you've completed the mutation, you'll become what you call a mutant. If the T protozoa is compared to a larva, then after the sojourning zombie becomes a mutant, the T protoplasma in its body will really grow into an adult worm and have new abilities, such as devouring the hippocampus that stores memories, so that the mutant has a memory again and has a certain ability to think, of course, because part of the brain tissue is devoured by the T proto, this thinking ability and memory ability will be far inferior to that before death. ”
"And the mutant will also develop a stronger desire for human flesh, which may be influenced by the consciousness of the T protogen, or it may be to unlock other gene fragments and continue to evolve."
"But the question is, why does it have to eat human flesh? Also, T plasma is different from ordinary viruses, ordinary viruses do not have the ability to transmit infection across species, but T plasma may not, but what other animals are infected and mutated besides humans? No! President Yang, with your wisdom, you should be able to think of the implications, right? ”
Yang Xiaoqian was silent for a long time and did not answer, because the answer that emerged shocked him too much.
Assuming that Propodium T is a virus-like virus that can be transmitted across species, why would only humans be infected? And after being infected and turning into zombies, why do zombies only eat human flesh? When it comes to obtaining energy, other animals are as rich in protein as meat, why are they humans?
The answer is obvious, if this is a virus, it is a programmed virus designed for humans to infect humans, and the T protogeny consciousness affects the host, so that zombies will only attack and prey on humans.
But it's much more than that, and if you think about the genetic fragments and unlock conditions in the T protoplasma, it's very similar to the game's reward mechanics.
Looking at the evolution of the original T and mutants from another angle, if you think of it as a game, it's like fighting monsters to gain experience and then upgrade to unlock new skills, but in this game, humans are NPC monsters that can't be refreshed, while zombies and mutants are players.
"It seems that President Yang thinks the same as I think." Qiu Zhe adjusted his black-framed glasses, wanting the real Mr. Qiu on the other end of the screen to appreciate Yang Xiaoqian's expression, but he could only see a black mist, "What surprises me even more is that the gene fragments contained in a T primitorium may not be exactly the same, they are in a state of change all the time, as many as stars in the sky, oh no, there are not many stars in the sky now, as many as water droplets in the sea!" I was so fascinated by it that I couldn't help myself. ”
"Intoxicated?" With Yang Xiaoqian's mentality, he couldn't understand Qiu Zhe's excited tone at all.
"Yes, intoxicated!" Qiu Zhe shouted, "President Yang, you may not have realized the huge potential value of this. I can briefly explain to you that the T protos can control the host's consciousness, so the ideology of monsters and mutants has fundamentally changed, but if I can avoid this step and directly intercept the genetic fragments in the T protos and find a suitable way to use them, I can create mutants that do not eat people, or rather, real super soldiers; If I can understand the way the T primitives supply energy to the host, I will be able to replicate a new energy supply system that will allow humans to break the shackles of physical limitations; If I could understand how the Propodium affects the consciousness of the host, I could even create new creatures that control the consciousness of others! What kind of ability is that? That is a privilege for the Creator. ”
Speaking of this, Qiu Zhe nervously erupted into a burst of hysterical laughter.
"Oh?" Yang Xiaoqian didn't listen to the madman's other thoughts, only heard his sentence "You can create a mutant that doesn't eat people".
If such technology can mature, then human beings will undoubtedly take a big step forward in biotechnology, and it is not an exaggeration to say that the small seedlings of the biotechnology tree have grown into towering trees, and more importantly, this can directly make the overall power of human beings make great strides forward.
Although the Awakened are strong, their number is too small, the conditions for generating them are unstable, and the conditions for using their abilities are too harsh. If Qiu Zhe can really create the so-called "mutant that does not eat people", Yang Xiaoqian is not averse to using the corpses of dead people to make biological weapons, because with one more super soldier, the strength to guard Yuanjiang and guard mankind will be greater, and the hope will be brighter.
"Mr. Qiu, what is the current progress of research? Is the enhancement pill carried by Hou Jie a by-product of such related research? Speaking of this, Yang Xiaoqian calmed down his agitated mood, and was not worried at all about the experimental subject on Jiangxin Island who had already received the booster injection.
It's just a condemned prisoner who does all kinds of evil, even if he becomes a mutant, he will be beaten into the mud at the first time, and it is impossible to pose any threat, and no one will grieve about it.
"That's right, but the reinforcing agent that Hou Jie brought is only a secondary product developed two months ago, as long as President Yang is willing to provide me with the help I need, I can provide you with better products." Qiu Zhe lifted off his white coat and took out a syringe from the pocket of his underwear, which was filled with a pale red liquid.
"Hmm." Yang Xiaoqian suddenly thought of another question, and instead of asking about the effect of the enhancement elixir, he asked instead, "Mr. Qiu, is it possible to research a serum that inhibits the virus with your ability?" Is it possible to transform a zombie into a normal person? If it is impossible, is it possible to save the person who has been bitten by a zombie? ”
"Why add a sentence to my ability? This is a very low-level agitation method. Qiu Zhe smiled confidently, "It is impossible to transform zombies into normal people, because zombies are dead, whether they are defined from physiology or ideology, they are no longer living people, and there is no possibility of saving them." As for the serum that inhibits T plasma, it is possible to develop it. ”
The black mist on Yang Xiaoqian's face suddenly dissipated, revealing his shining eyes and surprised face.