Chapter 34: True and False
When the two arrived at Zhang Tianlin's office, they saw that he was reading documents, but they did not get straight to the point, but first reported some information about the "expansionists".
It was only then that Adolf brought up the progress of "genetic modification".
Surprisingly, Zhang Tianlin was surprisingly calm, as if he knew in advance that they were coming.
"I knew you were going to ask about it sooner or later." Zhang Tianlin said calmly, and then sighed, "Well, since you want to know, I won't hide it, so that you can rest assured." ”
Zhang Tianlin told them that the "genetic modification" experiment was very successful, and the data obtained was the same as expected. However, in the experimental group of the "gene fusion" review, there was an anomaly in the column of data, that is, there was a phenomenon of "gene rejection" in the gene chain after gene fusion.
This rejection is minimal and slow, taking months or even a year to manifest itself.
At first, the group of mice with abnormalities were able to survive normally, and after two weeks, some abnormal symptoms appeared. The main symptom is that their bodies will twitch involuntarily, and over the next few days, the abdominal muscles will gradually atrophy and then die.
After discovering this situation, Zhang Tianlin immediately conducted multiple sets of review experiments with Xu Shan, of which 95% were normal, and only the 5% were abnormal. Although the probability of this happening is small, once this happens, the impact is huge.
They did not dare to slack off and worked day and night to find a solution.
At this time, the coalition government's consent had been issued, and in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the next step of human experimentation, it chose to keep it secret.
Zhang Tianlin's explanation is understandable, and it is indeed for the smooth implementation of "genetic modification".
However, he knew that deep down, there was more to it than just such a simple purpose.
Others don't talk about it for the time being, take Zhou Ran as an example, with his character, if he knew that the experiment was flawed, he would definitely not agree to continue the "human trial".
This is what Zhang Tianlin called "principle", which is something he once believed in very much, but now he sneers at it.
At present, the coalition government has agreed to conduct secret "volunteer experiments" and has its own suitable volunteers.
Zhang Tianlin's goal is obvious, that is, to conduct human trials as soon as possible.
Although Ye Dongming's matter as a volunteer has not yet been decided, Zhang Tianlin has already determined that whether it is Ye Dongming himself or Zhang Mei, they will eventually sign the volunteer agreement.
Ye Dongming no longer has the ability to change the status quo, nor does he have the confidence to change himself, and his life is nothing but darkness. He lost faith in life, was disappointed in the future, and lived every day.
When such a young person encounters such an opportunity, will it easily slip away?
Of course not!
If you don't want to live in the dark, run towards a place where there is light.
For Ye Dongming, "genetic modification" is the place where there is light, and Zhang Tianlin is the person who guides him to that place.
For him, Zhang Tianlin brings not only hope, but also a golden avenue. However, it could also be an abyss.
Who cares about all of that at this time?
Regarding Zhang Tianlin's answer, Adolf and Zhou Ran did not have the slightest doubt. The doubts in their hearts have been solved, but they are still very worried about the abnormal gene chain.
"Dean, have you found the root of the problem now?" Zhou Ran asked softly.
"In our review experiments, we found that the gene sequences in the abnormal gene strand were confused, which is common in genetic research."
"Since it's common, is there already a solution?" Adolf asked.
Zhang Tianlin shook his head and whispered: "Although this phenomenon is common, it is very difficult to figure out which sequence is chaotic. ”
"Why is that?"
"Because each gene strand has a different order, and the relationship between them is very complex, influencing and restricting each other, it is difficult to determine which one went wrong......"
"If this problem is not solved, will it be possible to conduct volunteer experiments?" Zhou Ran asked the crucial question.
"No, that's usually the case." Zhang Tianlin said expressionlessly.
"Theoretically, if the sequence of the gene chain is disordered, the main gene will inevitably be affected. As for how big the impact is and which part of it is affected, it is necessary to make a judgment after experimentation. ”
"It's quite risky, and if the volunteers knew about it, it would be ......," Adolf said, citing their shared concerns.
"But the truth is, solutions can only be obtained through experimentation." Zhang Tianlin said, "And it is a solution for the human body. ”
After speaking, he knocked the table and added: "The implementation of any new technology and research will have risks, and even sacrifices are inevitable. ”
This sentence has already expressed Zhang Tianlin's point of view: even if the problem of disordered gene chain sequences is not solved, he will continue to carry out the next step of "human trials".
It can be seen that Zhang Tianlin's methods are very clever, first revealing what he conceals in order to gain the trust of the other party. And then point out the risks, and the solution to the risks is hidden in the experiments that have to be carried out, so that it is difficult to refute them.
The two looked at each other, and there was really nothing to say, which meant that they acquiesced in this way......
Zhou Ran understands that Zhang Tianlin's behavior is actually a kind of gambling, and there is naturally a fluke mentality.
If things go to the worst, the volunteers will be disposed of, and the council will not ask the root cause of the problem. Even if they asked, Zhang Tianlin's reasons would be very sufficient, after all, it was just a "volunteer experiment".
For Zhou Ran, he also has a trace of luck, that is, he will pin his hopes on volunteers. He hopes that he will never find a suitable volunteer, and even if there is, he will try to stop it if the situation allows.
However, Zhou Ran is still too young!
He couldn't imagine that a desperate person would cherish any glimmer of hope that appeared in front of him, let alone that Zhang Tianlin was already persuading Ye Dongming to be a volunteer!
......
After leaving the Aerospace Institute, Zhou Ran returned to the Ecological Institute.
Sitting in his chair, he carefully recalled every word Zhang Tianlin said - no flaws, no flaws.
However, the absence of a problem is the biggest problem.
Zhang Tianlin's set of rhetoric is very reasonable, and it seems to be too natural.
If he didn't have some kind of purpose in the first place, why didn't he want to let himself know what he was talking to Xu Shan?
Even if the reason was told under the questioning of the two, it contained a sense of insincerity after all......
Zhou Ran had no clue, and suddenly thought of Ye Guangli.
Throughout Ye Guangli's life, including his research and achievements, Zhou Ran acquiesced in his admiration for him, even if he belonged to a different camp, he couldn't stop his inner respect for him.
Therefore, Zhou Ran decided to go to Ye Guangli's house tomorrow to show his respect.