20. Decay rate algorithm
"It's a last resort...... Maybe I'll make it! ”
Connors sat in his office, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger at the thought that most of his life's work was about to be wasted, and that the bastards of the mainstream scientific community, who ridiculed him as a mad scientist and conducted research that was destined to be inconclusive, and Norman Osborne, who had always given him funding and funding, also abandoned himself in the most difficult time.
Those who laugh at their physical disabilities, their ugly and distorted faces, keep flashing in their minds, the beautiful vision that was originally full of flowers and honors has been shattered by the cruel reality, and what can they do in the future without the results of this research?
It seems that there is a voice constantly echoing in the depths of his heart, like the devil in Faust, tempting Connors to take a risk, make that bold and risky decision, maybe Lady Luck will come to him, the probability of success of human trials is very small, but imagine the life of poverty in the second half of his life, the ridicule and questioning of the academic community......
"I'm not reconciled!"
Connors screamed and waved his hand to sweep the documents on the table, like a gambler who had lost all his money, determined to turn over with the last hand.
He looked at the empty sleeve, and some kind of impulse rushed in his heart, like erupting volcanic lava, completely breaking the defenses of reason.
Removing a reagent from the lab's cooler, Connors returned to his office, locked the door, and began human trials. He held the defective reagent, and understood that this kind of risky attempt that was not rigorous enough was almost equivalent to suicide, but he had no way out, Osborne Industries would soon withdraw his investment and take back the right to use the laboratory, and he would have nothing at that time!
"God forbid!" Connors prayed silently, then raised his hand to inject the reagent.
Knock knock.
"Dr. Connors, are you in there?" A sudden knock on the door interrupted Connors's human experiments.
The one-armed middle-aged man looked a little flustered, he could hear that it was the voice of the intern Xiao En, and he didn't know what the excellent young man was looking for him.
"I'm doing some research, what's the matter with you, Sean?" Connors asked nervously.
"Oh, yes, I was talking to Gwen about some research on cross-species genetics, and she said that the lab was stuck on the decay rate algorithm...... I've read your published books and all your papers...... Can that get me in first? ”
Sean stood in the doorway, knowing that Dr. Connors had spent his life researching cross-species genetics, trying to transplant the biological characteristics of lizards into humans, so that those with physical disabilities could be restored to health.
Unfortunately, this research project, which shocked the world once it was successful, has been stuck in the biological equation, and Dr. Connors lacks an algorithmic formula for the evolution of the decay rate, which makes it difficult to make progress in the experiment.
The office door was opened, Connors beckoned Sean in, and the young boy was a little surprised when he caught a glimpse of the reagent on the table, as it seemed that his blow to Osborne's industry had put the one-armed doctor in a difficult situation in his life, even to the point of using himself for human experiments.
"Do you have any suggestions for my experiments?"
Connors asked perfunctorily, and while Sean was indeed excellent, he didn't think the young boy was giving any suggestive advice.
He has been stuck at this stage all his life, even after countless attempts, he has never been able to get the correct algorithm formula for the evolution of the decay rate, Sean is only twenty years old, and he has only been exposed to cross-species genetic research for only a few months, Connors does not think that the other party can have any outstanding ideas.
"Dr. Connors, I've read your book and those papers on cross-species inheritance, and it's a great idea, and if it can be realized, the possibilities are endless."
Sean had a look of admiration and reverence on his face, as if he was confident in Connors' research.
Connors was impressed by the young boy's sincerity, who had always lacked recognition, and the mainstream academic community considered him whimsical, and no one was optimistic about the research project except Norman Osborne, and the president of Osborne Industries was only motivated by commercial considerations and investments.
"Thank you, Sean, a lot of people think cross-species inheritance is a crazy idea." There was a hint of gratitude in Connors's eyes, no one had ever said anything like that to him.
Seeing that he gradually grasped the initiative of the conversation, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Sean's mouth, this one-armed doctor, who has been immersed in academic research all year round, is not good at interpersonal relationships, as well as some communication skills, otherwise he must have seen that what he said just now seemed sincere, but in fact it was just a false compliment.
"Doctor, I've seen your trial comparison report and the data...... This is the algorithm formula for the decay rate evolution that I came up with, and you see if there is anything that needs to be corrected? ”
Dr. Connors laughed to himself, he didn't think that Shaun could solve this puzzle at all, but he saw the eagerness in the other party's eyes, and he didn't want to hurt the young boy's enthusiasm and hard work for science.
He took the notebook with a string of complicated formulas, and just wanted to veto it, but he was speechless all of a sudden, and looked at Sean with a calm face on his face full of shock.
"You...... Incredible! Sean, you're a genius! A genius in the truest sense of the word! Connors was incoherent with excitement, he didn't expect that the problem that had plagued him for years could be solved so simply.
"Doctor, this formula isn't perfect enough, I want you to complete it."
Sean smiled humbly, he didn't want Connors to use the algorithm right away, and then turn himself into a lizard-like monster due to the conflicting genes of the creatures as in the original timeline.
"But...... Well, Sean, I'll be honest with you, this lab is sponsored by Osborne Industries, but the company has been in a bit of trouble lately, and they're asking to divest and take back the right to use the lab — in other words, I don't have that much time. ”
Connors had a pained look on his face, time was his worst enemy now, and even if success was imminent, it would take time to complete.
"Doctor, have you forgotten the purpose of this research in the first place? If cross-species heredity is realized, it can save tens of millions of disabled people from physical defects and other people's strange visions, and the prospects for development do not stop there, the cross-fusion of human and animal genes is enough to allow us to take a huge step forward on the road of evolution! ”
Sean's tone was impassioned, his voice was infectious, and he realistically painted a broad picture of the future for Dr. Connors.
"This algorithm isn't perfect enough - it's just a flash of inspiration from me, and it takes someone who knows a lot about cross-species genetics to complete it, Dr. Connors, we can do better, just a little patience."
The young boy was like a stockbroker on Wall Street, constantly seducing him, which made Dr. Connors's inner thoughts a little shaken.
"Osborne Industries ......" remembered Norman Osborn, who was about to give up on himself, and Connors was in a tangle again.
"Research funding won't be an issue, trust me, give me two days."
Sean made a promise, and the young face was serious and determined, as if it had a wonderful power that made people believe.
Connors looked at the young boy who brought about the miracle through his glasses, although he still had doubts in his heart, but he still chose to believe Sean, perhaps deep down, he also hoped to get enough perfect experimental results as the other party described.