In Namibia, orders for various laser components that Chen Chen needs have been placed, but it will take a long time to receive the finished products. After all, what Chen Chen needs are high-precision laser lenses and other components.
Each of these components is priceless, and the production time is naturally extremely long.
Chen Chen sent bodyguards to accompany his parents on a trip around Namibia, and he once again got into the Minaret Experimental Base.
In the month since Chen Chen was away, Xiao X had already conducted a modified T-virus injection experiment.
Unfortunately, in that experiment, Chen Chen's clone did not withstand the modified T-virus at all, but directly turned into a zombie.
At this time, Chen Chen looked at a zombie in the isolation room that was rotting and wandering aimlessly. It was very similar to Chen Chen and couldn't help but feel dumbfounded.
"Your Excellency Godfather, after this zombie was fused with the T-virus, we have checked his DNA and found a total of three errors."
The voice of Little
"Go ahead."
Chen Chen nodded. T-002 was the name given by Little 001.
Then T-001 failed, and after another improvement, it became the current T-002.
At this moment, Chen Chen suddenly asked again, "By the way, how many clones do I have?"
"Are you saying that there are no clones injected with the T virus?"
Little There are still three normal clones left.”
"Three bodies?"
Chen Chen thought about it, "Create ten more normal clones. After all, it takes half a year to cultivate normal clones. Cultivate them early to avoid running out of clones."
"clear."
After Xiao X agreed, several Black Knight assistants immediately stepped forward, opened a life incubator, and took out a clone of Chen Chen inside.
After the clone was tied to a stretcher and connected to various life-support equipment, a black knight took out the modified T-virus that had been prepared and injected it directly into the clone.
"The clone's blood pressure is normal..."
"The heartbeat is normal..."
"The delta wave of brain waves in a normal sleeping state has a frequency of 1~3Hz and an amplitude of about 20~200μV... "
Little
However, as time passed, the physical characteristics of the clones began to change.
"The clone's body temperature is rising sharply, and its immune system is starting to work, competing with the T virus for control of the body!"
"The clone's blood pressure is rising rapidly. It is currently 180mmHg systolic and 140mmHg diastolic!"
"The heart rate has accelerated to 120 beats per minute and is still rising!"
In this way, two or three hours passed.
"Oops, the clone's heartbeat has stopped, his immune system has collapsed, and he is transforming into a zombie!"
Obviously, the second experiment still failed.
Watching all this silently, Chen Chen suddenly had an idea, "By the way, have you tried immunosuppressants on the clones?"
"Immunosuppressant?" Xiao X asked in surprise.
"That's right."
Chen Chen nodded, "I've been wondering, in addition to genetic problems, is there some reason why our customized T-virus cannot fuse with experimental subjects? Is there some reason why the immune system is hindering it?"
"Just like a newly implanted organ in the human body, various immunosuppressants are needed to reduce rejection and increase the survival rate of the organ implanted in the human body. However, without the help of immunosuppressants, newly implanted organs in the human body will The organs will be rejected due to the attack of the immune system."
Chen Chen continued to explain, "The same is true for this T virus. After all, this virus is customized based on my genes. Logically speaking, there should not be such a violent reaction. So is it possible that the immune system is too resistant? A strong reason?”
"If immunosuppressants are used, can it reduce the intensity of the battle between the immune system and the T virus in the body, so that the human body can support it for a longer period of time?"
"You can try it."
Xiao X replied, "Then, shall we start the third experiment directly now?"
"Turn it on. As for the choice of immunosuppressant..."
Chen Chen thought for a while, "Let's try rapamycin first, and use it in conjunction with cyclosporine A and FK506."
"clear!"
The so-called rapamycin was actually a compound isolated from a bacterium unique to Easter Island. With the emergence of antibiotics, human society began to look for new antibiotics.
At that time, the search for various bacterial drugs was called "scientific expedition." There were many scientific expedition teams scurrying around the world in order to collect mud from various places and isolate microorganisms and microbial secondary metabolites from it. in order to find new antibiotics.
In 1964, such a scientific expedition team came to Easter Island.
After this group of scientific expedition personnel arrived on the island, they quickly discovered that the residents on the island were barefoot and had many horses.
Since the feet are barefoot, the soles of the feet will often be injured for this reason, and horse manure contains a large number of bacteria and viruses. Raising horses will greatly increase the chance of being infected with tetanus. However, after investigation, this scientific expedition team found that the resurrection However, the residents of Jiejiao Island did not have any infection.
Could it be that there is really some kind of new antibiotic on this island
So the scientific expedition team began digging in the mud and collecting soil samples.
However, when this group of people passed by the stone statues on Easter Island, they discovered that there was a piece of land at the foot of the stone statues that was always in shadow. He collected a handful of soil and took it back for inspection. Sure enough, he found that this soil has antibacterial effects. .
At this point, rapamycin was discovered.
Subsequently, rapamycin experienced several turmoils. First, as an antibiotic, it was found to have side effects of suppressing immunity. Then it was favored by surgeons, and finally its true role was determined-a better, Immunosuppressants with fewer side effects.
However, since 2006, many scientists have once again discovered that rapamycin has the ability to extend lifespan. A large number of laboratories have conducted relevant research and found that everything from nematodes to worms to fruit flies and even mammals and mice can be raped. Parmycin extends life!
The most eye-catching among them is the research on mice. The experiment found that for the mice that are old and about to die, taking rapamycin also has the effect of forcibly extending the life span. This is something that almost no drug can do.
The specific performance is that rapamycin can slow down the hardening rate of tendons and the degradation rate of liver function, and these two symptoms are exactly the two major signs of aging.
Scientists have also discovered that limiting caloric intake can delay cell aging to a certain extent. A series of reactions in the human body will switch the body to "low gear", allowing more energy to be used for long-term survival, and rapamycin Elements can have a similar effect…