Chapter 3: This Liver Really Works
No wonder the judges weren't optimistic, although the mechanical organs didn't look big.
But it needs a huge amount of scientific and technological support.
Organ connection and rejection reaction alone are very big technical problems.
What's more, it is something made by machinery, and many scientists have failed to transfer it to the human body with animal organs.
"Huh...... I'm afraid this will not work at Jungsan University. This little girl is really whimsical. ”
"I hope it's true, I have a relative who is waiting for the liver, and everyone is dying."
"There are tens of billions of dollars in research on this every year, and I really don't believe that a master's degree student at Terminus University can do it."
"If she can make it, the national academician will also be at her fingertips."
Seeing that there was already an uproar in the venue, the cameraman decisively switched the camera to the little girl's expression.
Zhang Xue was already nervous, and she was a little frightened for a while.
The host had to come out and take control of the field and said, "Ask the contestants to explain your project." Your time is limited. ”
Zhang Xue adjusted her state, took a deep breath, and stood on the stage.
Fortunately, Zhang Chao has already used 3D modeling, so he can explain the project in a three-dimensional way.
"Hello teachers, the scientific research project I want to talk about today is [the manufacture and use of artificial mechanical liver]."
"As we all know, there have always been six major technical hurdles in liver transplantation."
"Liver transplantation requires the patient's physical fitness, and it is very difficult for each blood vessel to be connected."
"The same is true of a natural liver, let alone a mechanical liver. To do this, our mechanical liver first applies polymer materials ......"
"The second is the problem of matching, because the liver is an immune-exempt organ, as long as the blood group matches."
"So our liver only needs to meet the blood type O, and of course, we can also make specific blood type materials......"
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With Zhang Xue's in-depth explanation, the judges and experts have long been fascinated.
Even if you are not a professional person, you can see the model on the big screen, as well as explain.
Anyone who knows a little bit about the basics of medicine feels that this project seems to be feasible.
In the past experience, the expert judges below will ask relevant technical questions according to the explanations of the contestants.
But at this time, the expert judges only knew how to nod, and no one questioned the relevant technology at all.
"We designed a mechanical liver that can completely replace the donor's liver for transplantation to patients in need of liver transplantation."
"And there is no need to take anti-rejection drugs, and all the needs of the youngest liver are met."
"The lifespan of the liver is 300 years, and there is no need to replace it in between."
As Zhang Xue's words fell, the audience was in an uproar.
This time, it is not to look down on Zhang Xue, but many people feel that this project seems to be feasible.
At this time, one of the judges below had a serious face and said, "My teacher is an expert in this field of research, and he happened to come to Junksan University to give a lecture today. ”
"Wait a minute, I'll call him. His name is Li Jianguo, and you must have heard of it. ”
Zhang Xue had heard it like thunder, although she was talking eloquently on the stage just now.
But if she really wants to come to a national player, she is still a little weak-hearted.
"Wow! Academician Li Jianguo came to our Zhongshan University? ”
"Great! I'm a fan of Academician Li Jianguo. ”
"He was a surgical saint before, and the success rate of the operation is terrifying. In the past few years, I have also been very good at research. ”
"The winners of the National Science and Technology Progress Award are excited to think about it."
Li Jianguo is an expert in the field of organs, and the transplantation of mechanical organs is also his research direction.
However, the transplantation of mechanical organs requires too many technologies, and there have been attempts at such research in the West, but they have undoubtedly failed.
In one of the most successful mechanical heart transplants, the patient survived only two days.
"Mentor! It's this project, you can come and check it when you have time. ”
Li Jianguo listened to the voice of the phone on the other side, a little unconcerned, but he was really interested in the mechanical organ project, maybe he could get some inspiration and agreed.
He said, "Okay! I'll come right over and wait for me for 5 minutes. ”
Before Li Jianguo came, the experts were also talking to each other.
This project I think is worth considering. ”
"Hmmm! I think so too, after all, this is the best solution at this stage. ”
"Let's see what Academician Li Jianguo has to say in a moment, we are not experts in this area."
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Soon Li Jianguo rushed to the venue, and as soon as he walked in, it immediately caused a commotion.
After all, Li Jianguo is well-known internationally.
He is an internationally renowned scientist, especially now serving as a national researcher.
"Academician Li! Hello and welcome to Jungsan University. ”
Vice Principal Chang Yuan hurriedly walked over and shook hands with him.
Li Jianguo waved his hand and asked, "I heard that there is a little girl named Zhang Xue here who wants to show her project." ”
"That's right, it's her!" Chang Yuan smiled and pointed at Zhang Xue who was standing on the stage.
Li Jianguo looked at Zhang Xue and said, "This girl is good." So I'll hear what she has to say. ”
"Hello Academician Li." Zhang Xue bowed.
"Well, you go on, I'd like to hear your introduction to the mechanical liver." Li Jianguo sat next to him.
"Yes!"
"The core structure of this mechanical liver uses the latest biochemical devices."
"Including fuel pumps, biochemical flora, battery panels, mechanical oxygen supply systems, electromagnetic wave communications, spectral scanners, etc., ......"
Zhang Xue narrated slowly, and the more the judges and experts in the audience listened, the more surprised they became, which was also a theory they had never heard of.
"It's a wonderful theory."
"Indeed."
Li Jianguo frowned.
"I've been involved in some liver transplants, and I think it's a good thing."
Li Jianguo's words made Zhang Xue breathe a sigh of relief, at least Li Jianguo's point of view is to support his own project.
"So what does Professor Li think?" Zhang Xue asked nervously.
"I can't answer you for the time being." Li Jianguo said.
Zhang Xue was stunned, "Why?" ”
"The use of this kind of mechanical liver involves too many technical problems."
"Not only in my area of expertise, but also in a team of experts in China who dare not guarantee success."
Li Jianguo's words made the experts in the audience nod their heads in agreement, obviously agreeing with Li Jianguo's opinion.
But Zhang Xue still insisted, "No, I think this project is definitely feasible, and I can take Professor Li to experience it for myself." The sooner we are, the better. ”
Li Jianguo looked at Zhang Xue, hesitated for a moment and nodded.
"But this requires the consent of the patient's family," he says. ”
"It takes time for you to make this thing, right? I guess it's going to take a month! ”
"It doesn't take that long, according to this theory, it only takes a few hours to make it by hand in the laboratory."
"It's best to apply it as soon as it's done." Zhang Xue said with red eyes.
When everyone heard this, they all laughed and said: "The little girl is in a hurry, and it takes a few months for scientific research to be created and applied in the shortest time, and there are a lot of procedures required here." ”
"I know!!" Zhang Xue shouted.
"But my brother is dying. He wanted this mechanical liver to be used on him first! ”