Chapter 243 The Necessity of Experiments
"I remember that the last time Mr. Chen came to our department was in July last year." A researcher in the biology department said with a self-deprecating smile.
It can be seen that the researchers in the biology department are still holding back their anger over Chen Weidong's neglect.
Chen Weidong showed a hint of embarrassment on his face. He was most concerned about computers and machinery. As for the other departments, he hadn't visited them in a long time.
Thinking of this, he said very sincerely: "This is my fault. Since I have focused all my energy on electronic products during this period, I did not pay enough attention to your research work. This is my fault, so I will correct it."
I made my own mistakes, and I hope I can take this opportunity to give you more support."
Real researchers are obsessed with scientific research and do not have so many roundabout ideas. Chen Weidong kept his attitude low and frankly admitted that he did not care enough, without any shirk, and his sincere attitude moved everyone very much.
Professor Kruger was even more in a complicated mood, and something inexplicable flashed in his blue eyes.
In a semi-closed environment like Infinite Company, even Mr. Zhao, who has strong communication skills, is simple-minded.
The biology department was all nerds who were immersed in research. When they heard Chen Weidong's unpretentious speech, they stood up excitedly and said with some fear: "Chen...Mr. Chen, I didn't mean that."
"In fact, the company is very good to us researchers. Not only does it provide us with sufficient material life, but it also tries its best to provide various research equipment and funds..."
"Well...we just hope to do further in-depth research after we have enough theoretical research..."
As the chief scientist of the company, Professor Kruger has been dealing with people over the years and often has to deal with many researchers. Now not only can he speak Mandarin very fluently, but his expressive ability is also much stronger. He said directly: "Chen, our theoretical research, contact
Practically, it's very easy to implement in the laboratory."
"Over the years, we have been immersed in theoretical research and conducted thousands of animal experiments on mice. However, there is a big gap between animals and humans, from genes to specific organ functions."
"Now, we can no longer achieve more results just by conducting research on animals, so our biology department believes that it is necessary to apply our research results to actual medical practice."
Chen Weidong hesitated for a moment and said: "Is it like this tissue engineering technology? Isn't it a little immature? Using half human genes and half animal genes, if it continues, this tragedy will inevitably happen again.
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"Chen! If we don't accumulate corresponding experience, and then improve technology and adjust research directions based on feedback, we will never be able to make progress!" Professor Kruger heard that he had negative intentions and said quickly in excitement.
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Chen Weidong sat in his seat, frowning, and said nothing for a long time.
One of the biological researchers added: "Mr. Chen, last time we drew a human genetic map, we were able to collect everyone's samples from the company. This is just the first step."
"Next, we will use these standard genetic maps to compare with the genes of those patients. Based on a large amount of data, we can determine the meaning of each genetic marker and proceed to the next step of research."
"Then what is the connection between this and this tissue engineering incident?" Chen Weidong was a little confused. Since he wanted to conduct genetic research, why should tissue engineering be involved.
He has no objection to the biology department, conducting pathological research and taking samples.
However, the consequences of tissue engineering projects during the experimental process are very serious. Once spread, it will touch the bottom line that people cannot accept.
At that time, the pressure of public opinion alone will cause the research work to be abandoned halfway or even permanently suspended.
Lin Zeju said triumphantly: "Yeah, I said, you want to study genes, we strongly support it, but tissue engineering will bring disaster to the company, which of course we cannot agree with."
"It's not that simple. If you want to study genes, of course you need to conduct tissue-oriented culture. The two are related to theory and practice!" A group of researchers from the biological laboratory saw that the situation was obviously going unfavorably, so they shouted directly
Got up.
They and Lin Zeju had argued about this matter countless times. Both sides were very angry. Once a dispute broke out, it would heat up immediately.
Professor Kruger hurriedly stopped their fierce words, stood up for them, and said sincerely to Chen Weidong: "Chen, scientific research can never be accomplished overnight. It all starts from simplicity and gradually develops through the accumulation of experience."
"The significance of tissue engineering lies in the directional cultivation of tissues and organs. If applied to medical practice, it will also benefit mankind. The most important thing is that through cell cloning, we can become more proficient in mastering cloning technology and the integration of transplanted organs and patients.
The specific process, subsequent reactions and other information are of very important significance in biology!"
"We cannot strictly require biological researchers to do research in a running posture before they learn to walk."
Chen Weidong nodded slightly and said nothing.
The essence of science is to understand the natural process step by step from easy to difficult.
If, as Professor Kruger and others say, tissue engineering is indeed an insurmountable hurdle in human biology, then forcibly terminating this project will make it difficult for them to make a plan without rice.
Professor Kruger looked at him and nodded, knowing that Chen Weidong did not want to block the road in one breath. He breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said while the iron was hot: "Tissue engineering also has another important significance, that is, by promoting cell cloning.
Split, tissue culture, learn more about telomeres and the mechanism and principles of telomerase, and strive to completely master the technology of controlling telomere proliferation to benefit all mankind!"
"Why is there another telomere? What about telomerase?" Chen Weidong sighed and whispered.
He would not refuse to understand something he did not understand because it was troublesome, nor would he deny it before he understood it. He looked at Professor Kruger, waiting for his explanation.
"As we all know, the cells of the human body are constantly dividing. After the aging cells die, they will be eliminated by the body and new cells will replace the dead old cells. This is metabolism." Professor Kruger saw that he didn't know much about biology, so he just
Can explain it in the simplest way possible so that Chen Weidong can understand it.
When cells divide to a certain point, such as fifty or sixty years old, they will no longer divide. As cells enter the aging period, the human body will also begin to enter the old age."
"When early cytologists were conducting cell culture, they discovered a rule: when the cells in the culture medium divide to the limit of one hundred times, they will stop dividing.
Because when a human starts from a fertilized egg, turns into a fetus, and then gradually grows up, this is a process of cells constantly dividing themselves.
When cell division stops, it means that the human body loses its vitality.
This discovery has become an important issue that biomedical researchers cannot understand and are diligently searching for the truth. They hope that through in-depth research on the phenomenon of cell division and cessation, they can find the real cause of human aging and ultimately control it.
Chapter completed!