Chapter 155: Irresistible temptation

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Scientists have long discovered that what dominates human life is actually those clever and selfish genes in the body. Human life and death, birth defects and tumor diseases are all in this seemingly small combination of genes.
With the development of genetic technology, people are more and more aware of the importance of genes, and a sentence is widely circulated, "In the agricultural era, the more cultivated land a country has, the greater the advantage. In the industrial era, the oil, The more energy, such as mineral resources, the greater the advantage. In the age of life sciences, having more genetic resources and being able to recognize and use genetic resources means greater advantages. "
Under this background, the United States, the European Union, Japan, China and other countries and regions have successively expended human, material and financial resources to establish a national large-scale gene database. In addition, due to the huge benefits of genetic data, companies such as Google and Apple have also established Got its own gene database.
The biological information data of these gene databases covers most of the known and protein data, which is very helpful for gene research.
Now, Zhang Wei ordered him to get all the data of these gene databases, and then integrate the data to build a gene database belonging to him, which is also the world's largest gene database.
The whole process is easy, with almost no cost, which is the power of Beidou.
However, for Zhang Wei, this is just the beginning, he has to collect more genes.
As far as he knows, gene sequencing is expensive. In hospitals, the cost of testing a few genes is 2000-3000 yuan, while the cost of testing 400-500 genes is as high as more than 20,000, and in the United States it is more than 50,000. Due to the high price, most ordinary people have not undergone genetic testing. In other words, most people's genes have not been collected by his gene database.
Therefore, Zhang Wei needs to find a way to obtain the genes of these people.
The most effective way is to reduce the price of gene sequencing and make gene sequencing more convenient.
If it is said that it takes only a few hundred yuan to do a whole genome sequencing, not even money, I believe there will be many people willing to participate in the test. Because genetic test results can tell people many things.
For example, users can know whether their children are biological, and have they helped raise their son next door; users can also learn about their genetic defects, genetic diseases, and their probability of getting a certain disease, so as to take preventive measures; If the user's relatives have also been genetically tested, they can be queried in the database. Using this method, they can find relatives who have been separated for many years, and can effectively curb the situation of child trafficking. In addition, users can also use the "ancestor analysis" function to know their lineage, for example, whether it is a mixed-race or a pure Chinese, which country is the mixed-blood from, and what is the ratio ...
As for how to reduce the price, Zhang Wei already has the idea of ​​developing more advanced genetic testing equipment.
In fact, with the advancement of technology, the price of genetic testing has been declining rapidly. In 2004, when the Human Genome Project required 1 billion US dollars for a human genome test, it only costs more than 20,000 yuan, which is more powerful than Moore's Law many.
"Beidou, help me collect the current status of genetic testing technology."
Zhang Wei is an activist. When he had an idea, he immediately put it into action.
"Okay, sir."
Beidou responded and immediately displayed the relevant information on the virtual screen. "The international gene sequencing technology has mainly gone through four generations. The current mainstream technology on the market is the second generation of gene sequencing technology, which takes a long time and costs a lot. The machines are often dozens of One million dollars; the third-generation gene sequencing technology, that is, single-molecule DNA sequencing, can produce results in a few hours, and the cost is only about one-tenth of the second-generation sequencer, but there are still many shortcomings. The fourth generation Gene sequencing technology, that is, nanopore technology, is currently the most promising technology. Once it is put on the market, it is expected to complete genome sequencing at a cost of one hundred dollars in a few hours ... "
After Zhang Wei's reading, his eyes lit up. The fourth-generation gene sequencing technology has been able to fully meet his requirements. The cost is one hundred dollars, that is, more than six hundred yuan, and the price is not too cheap. The only issue to consider is that this technology is protected by extensive patents. But this is not a big problem. As long as you are willing to spend money, are you still afraid of buying a patent? What can be solved with money is not a thing for him.
Zhang Wei was not very good at business matters, so he immediately contacted Liu Hai, Qin Xiaobu and Zhang Zhijian and asked them to come to the research building.
Half an hour later, Liu Hai, Qin Xiaobu and Zhang Zhijian came to the research building one after another.
"Dawei, wouldn't it be another invention?"
After Qin Xiaobu came in, he asked, he was also used to it, basically every time he came to see Zhang Wei, he could see some black technology.
"I'm working on genetic technology recently ..."
Before Zhang Wei finished speaking, he was interrupted by Qin Xiaobu's opening, "Dawei, I remember when you invited me to join the company last year, I mentioned to you that you want to study a genetic evolution technology, not only The physical quality has been greatly enhanced, and the lifespan can also be greatly increased. Are you going to let us come this time, are you going to tell us that you have succeeded in your research? "
Zhang Wei heard it and immediately nodded, "Well, it's really successful, I have used it, and my physique has been improved by 2.1 times."
He did n’t come here to talk about three people with Liu Hai today, but he did n’t want to talk about it, but since Qin Xiaobu mentioned it, it ’s okay to say it. Think about it, and it ’s time for them to use genetic evolution fluid. Moreover, he believes that Liu Hai and the three can be kept secret.
"Gene evolution fluid? 2.1 physique? Increase lifespan?"
Qin Xiaobu's eyes suddenly lighted up, "Dawei, after using the genetic evolution fluid, has the time with your sister also become longer, and there are problems with the wood seven times a night?"
"I'm really defeated by you, you goods."
Zhang Wei glanced at Qin Xiaobu angrily and said, "The genetic evolution fluid I have developed is to optimize genes and modify genes to make human genes more powerful, so as to achieve the purpose of letting humans evolve. In theory, The user can achieve up to ten times the physical fitness of ordinary people, and the worst effect can also cure many physical diseases including cancer and AIDS, and become healthy.
After the research, I conducted human experiments, and the users with the best effect not only cured AIDS, but also achieved 3.7 times the physique of ordinary people ~ EbookFREE.me ~ In addition, because the genetic evolution solution can heal the body Genetic defects and all diseases, and improving physical fitness, can make people live a healthy life, as long as there is no accident, they can live to the theoretical life expectancy, at least 150 years old! "
"I heard that right? Cure cancer, cure AIDS, and live to 150!"
Qin Xiaobu shocked, "My God, compared with anti-gravity flying vehicles and intelligent robots, genetic evolution fluid is the real force!"
"Dawei, is this ... is this true?"
Zhang Zhijian's breathing was quick, "My parents are already old, and they are seriously ill, and their body is not as good as a day. You must give me two copies of the genetic evolution fluid. I will send them over. Today! Immediately! !immediately!"
Liu Hai's expression became solemn, "Dawei, if you let the outside world know that everyone will be crazy, let's not talk about the two terminal illnesses of curing cancer and AIDS. Just living to the age of 150 is enough to make people crazy. No one can resist the temptation of longevity, especially the political and business giants who control the world. Their biggest wish is to 'borrow another five hundred years from the sky'. For longevity, they can do anything beyond the bottom line! "