Chapter 10: Did the Experiment "Fail"?

Zhang Tianlan thought for a while and said, "Well, that's the case in theory. However, you ignore the whole devouring process. ”

"'Gene devouring' is also considered. Although the 'phagocytosis' is as high as 70%, the phenomenon of phagocytosis does not occur in the early and middle stages of the gene fusion process, and only when the fusion is unsuccessful in the later stage, the gene will be rejected by the main gene, and then the 'gene phagocytosis' will be exhibited. ”

"Even so, it doesn't make sense."

After listening to his analysis, Zhang Tianlin also felt that it made sense.

Based on the experience of countless experiments in the past, and the support of genetic theory, the situation should not be the place today.

He couldn't help but think, could it really not work? Or is something wrong?

"Don't worry, tell me the specific steps of the last group of experiments, be careful."

"Okay."

……

By the time Xu Shan finished speaking, Zhang Tianlin had already used his talented brain to re-go the entire experiment, just like a movie from beginning to end.

Every step is correct and the details are in place, which means that there are no loopholes in the experiment.

Zhang Tianlin was also a little puzzled.

The set value of the data in this experiment is the closest to the actual value since he studied genetics, and although it is only a few simple data, it is the result of countless experiments.

And, in one of the data analysis, the two persisted for two days and two nights without rest!

"Isn't this the way out?" Zhang Tianlin thought disappointedly.

"Nope! I can't give up, this is the last hole card, I can't just throw in the towel so easily. ”

While disappointed, he remembered these words of encouragement.

"Think about it, what went wrong?"

Zhang Tianlin tried his best to control his emotions and let his thoughts slowly calm down, just like just now, "screening" every detail.

"Genetic Modification, Degree of Fusion, Phagocytosis, Environmental Conditions, Temperature, Acidity and Alkalinity, Percentage ......"

One technical term after another passed through his head, some of them flashed by, and some of them bounced back like bouncy balls, bouncing back, passing through, and bouncing back again......

Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and a noun slowly came from the deepest depths, very slowly, very slowly.

It wasn't until he saw it that he recognized that it was Devouring.

No, this has already been thought about, and it won't be its effect.

But if it's not related to it, why does it come slowly, instead of in a flash?

"Devouring."

Zhang Tianlin thought about it and unconsciously said this term.

"Devouring? Mentor, is it because the devouring degree is too high? Xu Shan said curiously.

Zhang Tianlin waved his hand and motioned for him to be quiet.

Ten minutes passed, fifteen minutes ......

Suddenly, Zhang Tianlin's eyes lit up and seemed to understand.

"How long has it been since the guinea pig died?"

Xu Shan didn't expect him to suddenly speak, but he was startled. He hurriedly approached the experiment chamber and saw that the three mice had been dead for a while.

"Alas, dead again."

"Maybe it has nothing to do with the degree of fusion and phagocytosis, it may be that gene phagocytosis and gene fusion occurred during the experiment......"

Zhang Tianlin said to himself.

"Mentor, what did you say?"

"Yes!" Zhang Tianlin shouted loudly, "Quick, quick, take six more mice." ”

Xu Shan was surprised and took six guinea pigs, and according to the guidance of his mentor, he put them in two experimental cabins, named No. 1 Experimental Cabin and No. 2 Experimental Cabin.

He waited for the instructions of his mentor.

Zhang Tianlin thought for a while, walked straight to the No. 1 experimental cabin, asked Xu Shan to follow him to operate at the same time, and then changed the set value.

The setting value of the No. 1 experimental module is: fusion degree 90%, phagocytosis degree 20%; The setting value of the second experimental module is: fusion degree 90%, phagocytosis degree 40%.

In this way, all the factors in the experimental chamber are the same, and there is only one variable in phagocytosis, and see what happens.

Both of them are very proficient in operation, the steps are basically the same, and after completion, they each stared at the values of various indicators on the monitor.

Half an hour passed, and a startling scene occurred: none of the mice in the two experimental chambers died.

Xu Shan almost exclaimed!

At this time, the mice in the No. 2 experimental cabin had already appeared impatient and struggling, while the mice in the No. 1 experimental cabin looked calmer.

After another twenty minutes, the three mice in the No. 2 experimental module died one after another, and the mice in the No. 1 experimental module began to show impatience and struggle.

Seems to illustrate the problem.

It wasn't until an hour and twenty minutes later that the three mice in Experiment Module 1 also died.

Xu Shan was pleasantly surprised, and even more admired Zhang Tianlin.

Until this time, he had figured out that it was the cause of the devouring degree, but he still couldn't understand the mechanism of action, so he couldn't help but ask.

"First sort out the experimental data, and compare the indicators in the mice in the two experimental cabins in the process."

Zhang Tianlin did not answer his question directly, but asked Xu Shan to look at the experimental data first. He probably understands the mechanism of action, and he still needs data to verify it.

"At 30 minutes, the phagocytosis gene of the rats in the No. 2 experimental module soared sharply, significantly exceeding the set value of 40%, while the experimental module No. 1 proceeded according to the set value; At fifty minutes, the engulfment of the No. 2 experimental module was as high as 60%, while the experimental module No. 1 reached ......"

Xu Shan examined the data and made comparisons.

β€œ10%。”

"Oh my God!" Xu Shan couldn't help but shout, "It's so surprising that it only reached 10% in fifty minutes." Mentor, you're amazing! ”

Xu Shan's admiration is beyond words.

"Don't be in a hurry to be happy, and keep looking."

Zhang Tianlin held back the ecstasy in his heart, at least to remain calm in front of his students.

"It's 40 percent in 70 minutes, 50 percent in 80 minutes, then 55 percent, and then there's no data after that."

After Xu Shan finished speaking, he forcibly suppressed the excitement in his heart and thought about the key to it.

"First of all, when the phagocytosis is set to a certain value, the process of individual gene phagocytosis will be inhibited. secondly, although the degree of integration has been improved, the indicators in the individual have not changed much; Finally, after the death of the individual, the phagocytosis in the body will continue to increase. ”

Xu Shan thought about it as he said the conclusion he had reached.

"Hehe, good analysis."

Zhang Tianlin finally smiled.

"From the experimental data, it can be seen that the phagocytosis is bound to decrease, and we do not deviate much from the set value of the fusion degree, but it is not an ideal value. But none of that matters, do you know what's important? ”

Xu Shan shook his head and said, "The student doesn't know ......"

"Think again." Zhang Tianlin encouraged.

Xu Shan thought for a moment, then shook his head again.

"In the process of gene fusion, the individual itself will increase the degree of gene phagocytosis!" Zhang Tianlin said categorically.

It does sound shocking, as it contradicts the conclusions of their years of research.

"Mentor, how is thisβ€”how is this possible?"

"Hehe, nothing is impossible. During the gene fusion process, the individual itself increases the phagocytosis, which, combined with our pre-set phagocytosis, causes the gene to be oversaturated. Genes are oversaturated, and you know what's going to happen. ”

After speaking, Zhang Tianlin looked at him with a smile.

"Gene chains are broken, individuals die ......"

"Yes, it's that simple!"

After listening to Zhang Tianlin's analysis, Xu Shan suddenly realized.

Combined with this experiment, as well as the conclusions of previous experiments, he knew that the experiment had finally succeeded!

However, Zhang Tianlin's words made him calm down suddenly.

"Xu Shan, there is a request now," Zhang Tianlin said solemnly and mysteriously, "keep this secret for the time being, and you can only claim that the experiment has failed......"