Chapter 615: Mutated Rats
This is not the first time that Yorkz has come to China, he has always come here to give academic presentations. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info He came here like a science popularizer to teach very ordinary basic theories. But he didn't expect that after only a few years, when he came to China again, he had to show an attitude of learning. This makes it difficult for Yorkes to accept, and it may be possible. Therefore, Yorkz's attitude is still the same as the original arrogance.
"Mr. Chancellor, science knows no borders. Your university's success in the life sciences should benefit humanity as a whole. The U.S. ~ government has invested a lot of money in deciphering the human genome, but the final research results are shared by all mankind. Now, the results of your own research are not shared with the world, is this the scientific spirit of your Tsinghua University?" Yorkz asked.
Xu Qingze only replied lightly: "As far as I know, most of the world's pharmaceutical and biotechnology patents are in the hands of Americans. Mr. Yorke, you just talked to me about the spirit of sharing?"
Xu Qingze looked at Yorkzi with an embarrassed expression playfully, and his heart was very happy. Heart, I won't tell you that I'm called the spear of the son to hit the shield of the son, it's terrible to be uneducated.
Yorkes wilted, but still said with a dead face: "But it cannot be denied that American scientists have made the greatest contribution to modern medicine." Now that you have achieved something worthwhile, I hope you can put aside your preconceptions and bring this results to the benefit of people all over the world. ”
"It's the result of the hard work and sweat of our scientists, and it's impossible for him to give up his rights so easily, anywhere in the world. Of course, if the researcher agrees, we will not block it. In the same way, we will not let our scientist give up his rightful interests. Xu Qingze said.
Yorkz immediately changed his approach: "But this time the situation is different, since you have published a paper, it shows that you intend to share this result with the world." We're here now to learn about the experiments in this paper. A paper that is published to the world must ensure the authenticity of the data. Must be tested by peers all over the world. Mr. Chancellor, you also have an unshirkable responsibility for the papers published in your school newspaper. Once the whole world repeats your experiment, only to find that the experiment is not repeatable, at that time, it is not only the honor of your journal, not only the honor of your school, but the honor of your Chinese scientific community, and the honor of your country. Principal Xu, am I right?"
Xu Qingze nodded: "That's right, the reason why we chose to publish our achievements in the school newspaper is naturally to share our research results with the world." We are very strict with scientists, and we are serious and responsible for the papers published in the school newspaper. The results of this experiment have been seriously reviewed by the university, and it is believed that it has a tremendous role in promoting human life sciences, so we have released it to the world in a single book. Regarding the issue of reproducibility, our scientists have already set out to do repeat experiments, and they are progressing very well, with a higher success rate than the first experiment. It shows that our experimental number system is very stable, and our experimental data is accurate. ”
"You've successfully completed the repeat experiment?" asked Yorkz in surprise.
Xu Qingze nodded: "It is precisely because of the repeated experiment that we cannot communicate face-to-face with your visiting group. In addition, our research team has a very heavy workload and a large number of visitors, and if each visitor has to affect their research progress, their research will not be able to continue. Therefore, after the completion of their repeated experiments, the university will hold a special academic conference, at which time colleagues from all over the world will be invited to have academic exchanges. ”
Xu Qingze made it clear that he was telling Yorkz that the in vitro embryo IVF culture research team would not conduct academic exchanges with you alone. finally raised his eyebrows and exhaled once, Xu Qingze felt very happy. Moreover, Xu Qingze is now proud of more than this. That piece of mathematical paper also became a worldwide topic. The school is already preparing to hold an international conference on mathematics. It would be even cooler if I could get the Fields Medal in the capital. Thinking that these two things are related to one person, Xu Qingze sighed: Such a person has to stay!
When Yorkz and the others returned to the hotel in a huff, Xu Qingze hurriedly dialed Huang Zhongfang's phone: "Dean Huang, did you tell Zhang Zhaohua about the discussion of the school's party committee?"
Huang Zhongfang knew what Xu Qingze would say when he received Xu Qingze, and said with a bitter face: "Principal Xu, Zhang Zhaohua is just afraid that he doesn't want to stay." The conditions offered by the school may not be very attractive to him. It's not about money. Zhang Zhaohua is different from ordinary graduate students. But he didn't refuse. ”
"Dean Huang, Zhang Zhaohua is in a special situation, and we can solve this problem more flexibly. Whatever he needs, we'll try to figure it out. He needs freedom, and we give it enough freedom. He doesn't have to stay in school all the time and he doesn't have to teach. Even if it really doesn't work, as long as he puts his name on our school. Zhang Zhaohua must belong to our school. If such talents can't be retained, will our school's face be taken away?" Xu Qingze said.
Huang Zhongfang didn't think about this aspect at first, but when he heard Xu Qingze say this, he realized that Zhang Zhaohua really had to hang a name in the school. Such a good student, if other schools dig it up, the school's face is really not good.
"I'll go back and discuss this with Zhang Zhaohua. Huang Zhongfang said.
"This is not a matter of discussion, but a guarantee. Even if it is just a name, the name of Zhang Zhaohua must be completely associated with our school. Xu Qingze said.
Zhang's experiment went well, and the first batch of samples to be successfully cultivated was in very good condition. The animal in the embryo has developed into a complete individual, and only needs to see through the light of the strong flashlight that the baby mouse in the sac has fully developed, and the baby mouse is constantly doing various actions in the sac-like structure. The mice are already able to feel light, sound, and as long as they hear a sound outside, or a change in light, there will be obvious movement.
However, what makes the research group very strange is that the gestation period of this kind of experimental mouse used by Zhang Zhaohua is generally 19-21 days. But this test-tube cultured mouse egg has been formed for more than a month, and the mice in it still have not stopped the development process. The sac-like cilia are still sucking nutrients to supply the mouse fetus inside.
"Zhang Zhaohua, normal mice should have been fully developed a long time ago. How long will the gestation period of this embryo cultured in vitro be extended?" Mei Qing walked over and asked.
Zhang Zhaohua shook her head: "I don't know either." However, it seems that the gestation period should be much longer than that of normal mice. ”
Previously, Zhang Zhaohua had taken out a few of these samples for "caesarean section", only to find that the mice were not fully developed. Although after being dissected, he also survived, but it was obviously a little underdeveloped. Once "born", these mice are twice as large as normal mice.
Mei Qing looked at the premature rats fed separately in the cage and felt that these mice were a little strange. When Zhang Zhaohua was here alone, these mice were very tame, but as soon as Mei Qing approached them, she immediately became agitated.
"Squeak, squeak......"
The little mouse was attacking the iron cage, and its sharp teeth crunched the wire on the iron cage.
The wire had been bitten by a little mouse, and even left a very clear tooth mark on it. The guinea pig used to be a very tame animal, but now it has to be a little violent.
"Zhang Zhaohua, this rat cage has to be replaced, and this laboratory had better be safeguarded. If this kind of guinea pig escapes, I'm afraid there will be problems. Mei Qing reminded.
Zhang Zhaohua also saw that this kind of mouse was no longer the real kind of guinea pig, and it had received a lot of spiritual energy baptism during the embryonic stage, but it was afraid that it had activated the ancient genes in its genome, and some of the genes that had been specialized were reactivated. Maybe that's what the guinea pig really looks like.
"Mr. Huang has prepared an independent laboratory. The protection over there will be much better than here. I moved in about two days. But when I'm here, these guinea pigs are still very obedient. Zhang Zhaohua didn't understand why this was happening. Maybe these mice can feel the aura on Zhang Zhaohua's body, so they are particularly kind to Zhang Zhaohua.
Mei Qing sneered: "Maybe they treat you like a guinea pig mother." ”
"Teacher Mei, you can't talk nonsense. "Zhang Zhaohua doesn't like such a name.
In fact, Zhang Zhaohua knew why these mice had such changes, during the fetal period, they absorbed a rich aura, making them directly become spirit animals. The body shape has also changed dramatically. These congenitally stunted spirit beasts have undergone such a big change, if they are allowed to fully develop, what will they become? Will they become giant rats in science fiction movies?
In fact, Zhang Zhaohua is also going to do an experiment, if in the development process of the guinea pigs, has been provided with enough aura, what will they become when they are "born"? Will it be even more powerful?
"If human fertilized eggs were to be cultured in vitro, would such changes occur?" Mei Qing raised a highly controversial question.
This kind of experiment is very sensitive, and embryo culture in vitro may become the technical basis for human cloning. In the future, there will definitely be attempts to directly culture the cells of living organisms, and through certain induction, it may be possible to develop the somatic cells into a complete individual. What if this somatic cell were human? It would be possible to clone a true human, and a human could clone itself into several parts at any time. In the future, if human consciousness can be transferred, clone a new body, and then transfer consciousness into it, it will be possible to achieve rejuvenation. This kind of thinking may make some people want to stop.
Mei Qing hurriedly said: "I'm just saying it casually, don't try it." This will be very dangerous. Raising a mutated mouse won't be too much of a problem. But if you breed a mutant, it may make the whole world uneasy. ”
Zhang Zhaohua smiled: "Even if you don't say it casually, I won't be stupid to do this kind of experiment." ”
Mei Qing nodded: "That's good." By the way, Mr. Huang wants you to stay at Tsinghua University, what are your plans?"
"I may not go to any school or research institute to work in the future, and if I choose to go to a school or research institute, there is no need to go anywhere else. Zhang Zhaohua said.
"The school's biggest fear right now is that you're poached somewhere else, but I know you won't. There is nothing enticing about the financial treatment for you. The conditions of our school are also good. Mei Qing said.
"Teacher Mei, how is your experiment going? I've been staying here lately, and I haven't paid much attention to your progress. Zhang Zhaohua said apologetically.
"If it didn't go well, I would have come to you a long time ago. My experiments are going well, and so are Mananli's experiments. After a while, add a part of the experiment, and you can end the problem. But with your experiments in front of us, our subject won't get much attention. Mei Qing said helplessly.
"Mr. Mei, the project between the two of you is actually quite remarkable. It can definitely be published in the top publications. Or I'll go to Principal Xu and ask him to send a single copy of your two papers to the school newspaper. Zhang Zhaohua said.
Mei Qing shook her head: "Now the whole world is discussing your experiment. Even if we send a single book, it won't have much effect. I'm ready to put it down and publish it in top international journals. ”
The reason why Huang Zhongfang decided to move Zhang Zhaohua's experimental project to an independent laboratory building was that in addition to safety considerations, there was also a problem, that is, to meet the problem of colleagues from various countries coming to visit when the academic exchange conference was held.
"It's called Hua, an academic exchange meeting is about to be held, and you'd better sort out the experimental data. It is necessary to distinguish between what can be revealed and what cannot be revealed. You should keep confidential information in a safe place. There were quite a few people here this time, and no one could guarantee that there would be some people with some kind of purpose. Huang Zhongfang reminded.
"Mr. Huang, the information that can't be revealed is in my head, and it is absolutely impossible for them to get it. But they have a lot of problems when they have to go into the lab to observe. These mice are very sensitive to outsiders. It's aggressive, and it's destructive. It's best to find a way to keep the mice out of the reach of visitors. Zhang Zhaohua said with some concern.
"It's easy to do, we just use plexiglass to separate it. Huang Zhongfang thought for a while and said.