Chapter 004: A Desperate Gamble
"Old Wang, it's me." Li Qingye shook the keychain in her hand.
Under the bed, a dozen or so used empty syringes lay scattered on the floor
After reviewing the experimental data once again, Li Qingye was very clear in his mind that with his talent, if he had a decade or more to accumulate experience, he might be able to develop a safer and more controllable Jianmu factor
After transferring several times between buses and high-speed trains, I returned to Jiangcheng University safely, albeit with a sense of anxiety and trepidation
Hmm? The mentor looked up and saw Li Qingye, who had unshaven stubble and a face full of despair. He sighed slightly in his heart and then said with a smile: "Your visa has been processed, and the flight is on May 22. Take this time to adjust your mood; there is no obstacle in life that cannot be overcome."
17 hours later
Quickly inject hormone and antibiotic solutions
Come in
Although the side effects of domestic pigs and white mice decreased somewhat in the subsequent experiments, the cost remains exceedingly high
Having bid farewell to her mentor, Li Qingye strolled alone along the path of Luojia Mountain, where the cherry trees by the roadside were left with only a few scattered petals.
Li Qingye looked at the just-thawed Jianmu factor, cast aside all reservations, and inserted the needle into the vein of the other hand
Security guard Old Wang finally reacted and hurriedly opened the door: "Boss, I almost didn't recognize you like this"
A specially designed large intravenous drip bag (homemade) containing a nutrient solution sufficient to sustain life for 15 days
Thank you
Li Qingye calmly nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, boss. I will go check on the company first."
At this moment, he was the only person left in the entire laboratory
Previously, there were more than 20 staff members here, all temporary workers recruited by Li Qingye, including the junior who assisted in management. These individuals are students from Jiangcheng University, Jiangcheng University of Science and Technology, and Huazhong Agricultural University
Old Wang pondered for a moment and then mentioned some trivial matters. Li Qingye casually instructed a few things and then entered the laboratory alone
Senior brother ... ... like the clear chirping of a yellow oriole, that bright girl remains as innocent and carefree as ever
In Li Qingye's genes, countless recessive genes began to activate
The detection devices for heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and others are connected one by one, and then the electrodes for cardiopulmonary resuscitation are attached to the position of the heart. After setting the automatic activation of the cardiopulmonary resuscitation machine for 30 seconds after cardiac arrest, it will start automatically
The security guard at the entrance, holding a pipe, suddenly saw him approaching and hesitantly stepped out, saying: "Young man... you are..."
After unlocking the limiter, one can gain numerous abilities, but it also comes with significant risks. The domestic pigs and white mice that were used for experiments serve as a clear example.
A drop of liquid containing the essence of the Jianmu factor gradually permeated through Li Qingye's entire body over time
Subway station, the low rumble of the tram gradually comes to a stop, swiping the card to board, the chaos within the carriage is at odds with Li Qingye, who resembles a vagrant
Farewell, my innocence and youth
High fever, dizziness, and全身刺痛 have persisted for two days and two nights
Inside the laboratory
Li Qingye drew inspiration from the CRISPR component of CRISPR-Cas9, which is a specific RNA gene sequence that functions to bind with designated DNA sequences
At the same time, inform both individuals that for the next half month, I will be conducting experiments and will not be seeing anyone, nor should they disturb me.
After more than half a year of research, the Jianmu factor has now actually developed into its second generation, drawing on certain technologies from the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editor to enhance the controllability of the Jianmu factor
CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene editing technology that has emerged in recent years, capable of precisely knocking out target gene segments and also inserting specified gene segments into the gene sequence
Boss
He closed the storage box again, opened the hard drive in the safe, and inserted it into the physically isolated desktop computer
As an RNA fragment of the CRISPR molecule, it traversed the cell membrane, arrived at the cell nucleus, and subsequently reached the chromosomes, where it bound to a specific gene sequence within the chromosomes
Just got off the bus
After adding a bonus of 3000, Old Wang and his partner also invited their spouses to join them, with the two of them taking turns to oversee the entrance and manage the utilities.
Before returning this time, he instructed Liu Xiaoli to dismiss the temporary workers in the laboratory, leaving only two security guards
Liu Xiaoli seemed to sense the deep sorrow within Li Qingye, so she spoke briefly: "Over at the laboratory, I have already arranged for a holiday, and there are only two security guards present."
Farewell, Jiangcheng University
The entire laboratory covers an area of over 8,000 square meters, divided into the first experimental area, the second experimental area, the third experimental area, the living area, the storage area, and the central control area for water and electricity
It is just that he no longer has the time
Ah... this body seems to have entered a furnace, he sees that his body temperature has reached 39.5 degrees Celsius, which is a clinical symptom of the outbreak of inflammatory factors within the body
Life is truly fragile!" Li Qingye sighed
According to a previous discovery, there exist certain "restrictor" gene sequences within the human genome, which can be rendered inactive through the insertion of building factors.
Well, Old Wang, has there been anything going on during this period?
"No need to be polite, my senior has helped me so much in the past, I can still handle this small matter," Liu Xiaoli replied gently
Having taken the bus again, I arrived at a company located near Xiaogang Village, in front of an old small factory, where a sign reading "Cai Xin Cosmetics Research and Development Center" was hanging.
The second-generation technology of the Jianmu factor, known as "CRISPR-JM", allows for the specified gene sequences to be transformed into pseudogenes (i.e., rendered nonfunctional)
Unbeknownst to them, the two arrived in front of a teaching building. The girl handed him the key to the laboratory and then bid farewell before leaving
Fortunately, the nutritional solution that was prepared earlier is continuously providing nourishment and energy; otherwise, he might have been exhausted to death
Upon opening the password lock of the first experimental area, Li Qingye examined the rows of test tubes in the frozen storage box, where 17 batches of Jianmu factors (the type of enzyme he had previously synthesized) were displayed intact.
The two people walked side by side, engaging in conversation intermittently.
Prior to this, he also instructed the two security personnel, Old Wang and another, to pay attention to the water and electricity supply. If there is a sudden power or water outage, they should immediately activate the backup diesel generator
Go! Don't forget the flight time
A gentle breeze brushes against the face, and the remaining cherry blossoms lightly fall from the branches
I revisited the experimental data of the Jianmu factor
Drip ... ...
Suddenly, Li Qingye's heart stopped beating
In the experimental area of Li Qingye, namely the first experimental zone, only he is permitted to enter
However, the genes of living organisms are extremely resilient; once the restraining genes are damaged, the self-repair function is activated
After spending three days, I successfully reconstituted enough Jianmu factors for one person, and I have also prepared the nutritional solution and the experimental bed. Yesterday, I even took a laxative to clear out everything in my stomach and intestines
The mere existence of the Jianmu factor has disrupted the self-repair of the limiter gene sequence. Although the genes have been repaired, these gene sequences have already lost their original functions
Bid a final farewell to the youth that has passed away
Li Qingye nodded and said: "How have you been lately?"
Close the oxygen mask, press the switches of all equipment, and check all equipment once again
The restrictor in Li Qingye's genes has been damaged
At the moment when CRISPR combines with the human genome, the genetic factors carried by CRISPR begin to take effect
Standing at the door of the mentor's office, Li Qingye knocked on the door
Soon he felt dizzy, his breathing became increasingly rapid, and his blood sugar dropped quickly
Lying on the bed, inserting a catheter into oneself, and preparing a large bucket to connect to the catheter
The tram soon arrived at its destination—Jiangcheng South Station
Sitting on the bench, quietly watching the flowers fall