Reshaping life starting from the Junior Class of HKUST

Chapter 150 Gene Map Sequencing
Wu Zhe said with a smile: "I'm not happy about this! So what's the matter? There is a gap between our country and Western countries in terms of biotechnology. This is normal, just catch up."

Tang Meng then sat up straight from Wu Zhe, and said to Wu Zhe: "I know these things. This is a project team led by the teacher. It will take about five years for our progress to catch up with their current progress. Ah Zhe, where can they go in five years? My teacher and I are not people who can't afford to lose, what we are worried about is genetic safety?"

Wu Zhe frowned and asked, "Gene safety? What do you say?"

"You know that Mr. Zhang is the leader of the domestic biochemical safety team. In fact, Mr. Zhang is also responsible for genetic safety. If we are much slower than others in genetic mapping, we may be attacked with genetic defects. If we don’t know what kind of defect we are aiming at, then there is basically no solution. Mr. Qian once said: There is no difference between having a sword in your hand and not having a sword.”

At this moment, Wu Zhe also straightened up.When it came to national security issues, Wu Zhe also became serious.

What we call a gene is DNA, which is coiled in a helical shape, like two coiled zippers.And there are many small gears on it.Those little cogs are called base pairs.

Base pairs form DNA and RNA monomers and the chemical structure that encodes genetic information.The bases that make up a base pair include A-adenine, G-guanine, T-thymine, C-cytosine, and U-uracil.Strictly speaking, a base pair is a pair of bases that match each other (ie AT, GC, AU interaction) connected by hydrogen bonds.However, it is often used to measure the length of DNA and RNA (although RNA is single-stranded).It is also used interchangeably with nucleotide, although the latter is composed of a five-carbon sugar, phosphate, and a base.

How many base pairs are there in the human body?It is 30 billion.Everyone's difference is caused by base pairs.

The work of Tang Meng and Academician Zhang refers to the linear arrangement of genes on chromosomes mapped by various methods.Such a map is called a genetic map.Among them, A-adenine, G-guanine, T-thymine, and C-cytosine are equivalent to letters, and four letters form 30 billion words, and these words form sentences.These sentences give the genetic information.The compilation of a genetic map is like building a dictionary.By deciphering, we can know which gene determines which behavior of human beings.

"What method are you using for surveying and mapping?" Wu Zhe said with a frown.

"The combination of traditional staining reagents and computer statistics. I can't say more." Tang Meng glanced apologetically.

Wu Zhe spread his hands and said, "Then I have nothing to do. If you need my help, just ask."

Wu Zhe didn't think he could solve the problem with a slap on the head, and he didn't have much information.There are too many smart people in this large-scale national project, and the manpower, material resources, and financial resources invested are beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

"I didn't ask you to help solve it either! It's just that I feel a little depressed." Tang Meng looked at Wu Zhe's helpless expression and said.

"Talk to Academician Zhang, see if I can enter the laboratory? I remember that the Institute of Genetic Engineering in the north seems to be established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences." Wu Zhe finally couldn't bear to look at Tang Meng uncomfortable.

"Aren't your company's shares going to be auctioned recently? How can you come into the laboratory with me when you are free?" Tang Meng knew that Wu Zhe doted on him, so she stepped forward and put her arms around his neck.

Wu Zhe kissed the delicate face and said: "It's just some vulgar things. If you have time, go there. If you don't have time, don't go. I'll call first and ask."

After speaking, let go of Tang Meng, got up and picked up the phone.If something can't be solved, then I must go to Zhang Detong!

"Teacher Zhang, I'm Wu Zhe."

"I know it's you, why? It's a joy to miss you. You're stuck in the capital and you're not going back to school, are you?"

"That won't be the case. Half of the matter here has been dealt with. 45% of the shares have been sold. I called you to consult you about something."

"I knew you wouldn't come to me if you had nothing to do, so tell me! What's the matter?" Zhang Detong asked angrily on the phone.

"Uh, Mr. Zhang, I'm a little interested in genetic engineering recently. Can I join the Northern Institute of Genetics? I'll ask Academician Zhang for advice." Wu Zhe hesitated a bit.

"Hey, you kid is addicted to picking up girls! Can you just go in that place?" Zhang Detong's voice was an octave higher.

"Mr. Zhang, why don't you get angry first? Didn't I want to consult you first? Can you think of a way? I'm really interested in bioengineering." Wu Zhe immediately comforted Zhang Detong.

"You can give me problems all day long! In this way, I will first greet the School of Biology, and let you pass the biological experiment of the University of Science and Technology. But you must get me a paper, it must be at the SCI level, you Don’t fool people with those rubbish things. The Institute of Genetics is a relatively important confidential unit, and all your procedures must be formalized. Do you understand?” Finally, Zhang Detong’s voice became severe.

"Hey, I understand. Don't worry, Mr. Zhang, I will definitely bring glory to the school. I am not a mess in the past!" Wu Zhe said with a depressed face.Although a little careful, it's really not for picking up girls.

"You! Get it back as soon as possible! Put you outside, this heart is always in the air, by the way, how much did you sell for that 45%? Don't suffer." Zhang Detong really has nothing to do with Wu Zhe, Apart from not returning to school recently, I really can't find any shortcomings.

"I won't lose money. 45% sold for more than 8 million U.S. dollars, and I'm going to auction the rest. Anyway, if this one is finished, pocket money is absolutely enough." Didn't hide it, just zoomed in.

Sure enough, no one answered the phone.It took a while before the busy voice came.

"Hey, put on the teacher's airs and scold me again. This will scare you too." Wu Zhe stuck out his tongue after finishing the prank.

Tang Meng watched from the side, and now he felt that Wu Zhe looked like a young man.

"You teacher Zhang is such a good person, you and Wang Chao are always irritating him." Tang Meng said to Wu Zhe with a smile.

"Hehe, to promote feelings!" Wu Zhe was also a little embarrassed.

Zhang Detong here, after hanging up the phone.His face was a little flushed, and he rubbed his chest vigorously.Seeing this situation, his wife Yu Donglei immediately stepped forward to help Lao Zhang stroke his back, and asked in puzzlement, "What's wrong with you? You can still do this after answering the phone? You're not a young man anymore, so excited to do nothing." Well?"

After he finally calmed down, Zhang Detong said to his wife with a smile: "It's that kid Wu Zhe, he! He did it on purpose, but I'm happy! The students of this year's junior college are very competitive, and Wu Zhe has nothing to say."

"That kid used to look very gentle, why is he like that boy Wang Chao now? Next time I come home, I'll have to talk about him." Yu Donglei's original impression of Wu Zhe was very good.

"Less than half of the equity in the company he built has been sold for more than 8 million US dollars. How long has it been! Our University of Science and Technology has produced several billionaires this time. I just hope that the money will not be lost Those children's eyes." Zhang Detong was both happy and worried.

(End of this chapter)