"How's the progress?" Ask asked.
"Almost there," Peggy said. "We have collected nearly 30,000 samples, more than 50 strains of Yersinia pestis, and screened out the three with the strongest virulence."
"Genes that can enhance the virulence of Yersinia pestis." Nora took over the conversation and said, "Based on the genome samples collected so far and combined with some relevant literature analysis, the chromosomes mainly contain pH6 antigens, strong virulence islands, LPS, Ail and other adhesins and invasin molecules, as well as some factors carried on the three plasmids pCD1, pMT1 and pPCP1."
"These three strains with higher virulence are mainly characterized by relatively complete virulence genes, which form a relatively complete and tight regulatory network with the corresponding regulators. Therefore, they can more effectively adapt to the host's internal environment, evade the host's immune mechanism, reproduce in large numbers, and secrete toxins."
Ask: …
"So you've found the three most virulent strains of plague bacteria, right?"
Although he didn't understand it at all, Ask was a team captain after all, so he decisively used his leadership talent: grasping the key points.
"Yes." Nora said, "Let me correct you. The virulence of these three strains is not the strongest, because the plague bacillus itself can acquire new genes from the external environment, which is the so-called evolution."
"Therefore, once Peggy is upgraded to Plague II and has the ability to synthesize and regulate the genetic material of pathogens, as long as she collects more pathogenic Yersinia, she will most likely be able to cultivate a more virulent strain of the bacteria."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but reveal a worried look, as she felt that Peggy was rushing towards the Lord of Filth, and it was she who helped take the first step.
A superhuman who possesses the ability of "plague" is equivalent to a horrific biological weapons processing factory. The longer he lives, the more types of pathogens he can cultivate and possess, and the more virulent they are.
What if one day she becomes depressed, for example, wants revenge on society after a breakup, and poisons someone in a crowded place...
Nora didn't dare to think about it any further, but she was a kind girl after all, so she was more willing to think positively about Peggy.
Peggy, she shouldn't be that kind of person, right? Yes, she knew Peggy's character very well. She wasn't a crazy person at all. Besides, the captain was watching her. He would never sit back and watch her fall to such a dehumanizing level.
Eleanor's ancestor, the demigod, said that the "Lord of Filth" was a sinful bloodline, which was probably just a prejudice. How could it be said that if you choose a certain bloodline, you are destined to fall into evil? People should choose their own destiny.
She was thinking about all sorts of things in a depressed mood, and then she looked at Peggy who was talking to Ask. The joy on her face was clearly written all over her face as if she was saying "please praise me".
I was overthinking it. Nora finally calmed down and smiled softly.
I believe that Peggy will always be Peggy.
…
At about 3 p.m., for the first time ever, the queue at the temporary medical station was full.
Could it be that all the patients in the isolation area have been treated
After waiting for another ten minutes, two women holding children came over and said that the child had a persistent cough and fever and they suspected that he had the plague.