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Chapter 302: The Great Famine and Weight Loss
The country is actively preparing for future climate change.

Most developed countries in Europe and America have adopted a laissez-faire attitude.

Although some poor areas have experienced obvious food shortages due to the impact of climate and leaf blight, it depends on the specific situation.

For example, some countries that have good relations with Seris and also have mineral resources can obtain relatively cheap food by selling minerals.

Some countries that have been blacklisted by Serbia can only endure the high international food prices.

For example, a certain country in central and western Africa that attempted to blackmail domestic oil companies in the past few years has completely withdrawn a large number of Chinese companies from the country and has included the country in the trade and investment blacklist.

At this time, this country with a population of more than 200 million suffered a reduction of grain harvest by about one-fifth due to climate change and the impact of leaf blight.

This is because the staple food in the region is cassava. They can produce about 6000 million tons of cassava each year, plus 800 million tons of rice, 1200 million tons of corn, and 500 million tons of peanuts, but these foods are obviously not enough.

After all, the country currently has a population of around 2.3 million.

A total of 8500 million tons of grain, or 370 kilograms of grain per person per year.

The problem is that although cassava can be used as food, the varieties they grow are all old varieties with a starch content of around 20%, not the new varieties in Seris.

In other words, if calculated by calories, about 3 tons of cassava is barely equivalent to 1 ton of rice.

6000 million tons of cassava can barely be converted into 2000 million tons of rice.

In this way, if rice is used as the standard, the local per capita grain supply is about 195 kilograms of rice per year.

The calories provided by this staple food are just enough to keep one from starving to death, but it is not even enough to provide enough food and clothing.

Before, they could still make money by selling oil and natural gas, but after the large-scale withdrawal of Chinese companies in the past few years, and the fact that Serbia has found some biofuels to replace oil and natural gas, the share of oil and natural gas imports from the region has been completely cut.

Now we have leaf blight, and the local corn and rice have been almost wiped out, with food production reduced by nearly 2000 million tons.

If all the supplies are imported, the worst quality old wheat inventory in the international market would cost US$958 per ton, which is roughly equivalent to RMB 3353 per ton.

That’s right, at this time the exchange rate of the Chinese Yuan to the US dollar is about 3.5:1.

It seems that if the price is calculated in Huayuan, one ton of aged wheat is only 3353 yuan. The problem is that the value of Huayuan in the international market has soared. If the large number of Chinese companies that were engaged in oil production were still there, they could still make money in Huayuan by selling oil and natural gas. Now, not only are their credits bankrupt, but they are also heavily in debt and have no money to purchase food on the international market.

As for traditional major grain exporting countries such as America, the Maple Leaf Country, Australia, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, and Gaul, they are also constantly reducing the scale of their grain exports.

After all, these traditional major grain exporting countries are also trembling with fear at this time. Even some international grain traders who have the idea of ​​exporting grain have been suppressed by the huge crisis.

The grain that can be sold on the international market is either old grain in stock, or it is very expensive, or it is "friend grain" with special conditions.

In places like this that have gone bankrupt, even if some of America's consortiums have ideas, they have to consider the domestic powder keg.

Because just in early July, there were reports of leaf blight in the southern coastal areas of America. Even though farms sprayed Bordeaux liquid on a large scale to suppress it, with the help of several super hurricanes, the leaf blight still spread rapidly throughout North America.

Even in areas where famine has occurred, people are crying out for help in front of the media.

But the world's major grain exporting countries remain indifferent.

Although European and American media have made several innuendo-filled reports, secretly accusing certain major food exporting countries of deliberately not providing food aid to these famine-stricken areas.

But they are actually very clear that under the current circumstances, not many people will care about this kind of thing.

After all, major grain producing countries are limiting the scale of grain exports, and they are selective exports.

The main reason is that many grains are now jokingly called "friend grains".

If you don’t have friends, you may not be able to buy food even at international market prices.

The reality is so cruel.

Even though hundreds of millions of local people are suffering from famine, all major powers remain indifferent. Now everyone is only concerned about their own internal affairs. Those who are capable can take care of their friends; those who are not capable can only try to protect themselves.

Therefore, when an unprecedented famine occurred in central and western Africa, not many people in Seris actually cared.

On the contrary, there has been a weight loss craze in China recently.

Mainly based on this year's statistical data, the number of overweight people in China has reached nearly 5 million, accounting for about 35% of the total population.

That is to say, 20 out of every 7 people in the country are overweight. The increase in obesity rate among teenagers in particular has caused public concern.

In fact, the reason why this matter was brought up for discussion is, on the one hand, to divert attention and ease the depressing atmosphere brought about by leaf blight and climate change; on the other hand, the obese population in the country has actually become a burden, so it is necessary to have a big discussion.

Jiang Miao and his wife, who were immersed in researching new varieties at the headquarters' research base, also heard about this incident, but they did not care too much about such a small matter.

But among Hailufeng Company’s other laboratories, there is a 222 laboratory in southern Jiangxi, which is a scientific research team conducting research in this area.

"Director Gao, have you read this news?"

Gao Yazhi, the technical director who had just come out of the laboratory, took a look at the contents of the tablet and shook his head. "What is there to discuss about this matter? Obesity definitely affects health, but it is better not to wish for obese people to improve their obesity through self-adjustment."

Researcher Xiao Zhang smiled and replied: "Indeed, obese people are often the ones who find it difficult to self-regulate, which is also the significance of our project."

Gao Yazhi opened the water cup and took a sip of the cold sour plum soup. He looked at Xiao Zhang and asked, "Xiao Zhang, have the items you ordered been delivered?"

"Here we are, in the warehouse."

"Well, take some people to move the things over."

"it is good."

after an hour.

In a testing hall in the laboratory.

Five specially customized exoskeleton motion assistance systems were taken out of the box. These exoskeletons are silver-gray in color and very light. Even thin researchers can lift them with one hand.

Looking at these sci-fi exoskeletons, Gao Yazhi curiously touched their surfaces and asked, "Is this a customized exoskeleton motion assistance system?"

"Well, this is an internal experimental product developed by a domestic robot company last year. Our head office also invested 5000 million in this company." Xiao Zhang took the auxiliary control remote control and installed the battery: "This model is called Wei Wuzu 1."

Gao Yazhi patted another researcher on the shoulder and said, "Whether it's a mule or a horse, take it out for a walk."

The researcher quickly put on the exoskeleton according to the instruction manual.

Xiao Zhang was a little surprised: "The dressing speed is pretty good, it was done in less than five minutes."

"It seems that this company's technology is pretty good. They have developed a semi-automatic wearing system." Gao Yazhi stared at the exoskeleton. Soon, the exoskeleton automatically adjusted the internal fit, which neither made the researcher wearing the exoskeleton feel uncomfortable nor loose.

"Move around a bit."

"it is good."

Employees wearing exoskeletons tried various physical activities and did not find anything awkward during the activities.

"Activate the motion assistance system!"

The researcher pressed the button on his hand, and the exoskeleton immediately started running forward at a speed of about 5 meters per second.

Although it took 20 seconds to run meters, the researcher did not feel any intense exercise.

Soon, after more than half an hour of testing, they had a preliminary understanding of some of the performance and operation methods of this exoskeleton.

However, the exoskeleton is not the main purpose of their laboratory, because their laboratory is researching weight loss technology, and purchasing the exoskeleton is only to assist in the experiment.

Gao Yazhi checked the time and said, "Xiao Su, take off your exoskeleton! Let's proceed to the next step of the experiment."

The other researchers also took up their posts and got busy.

Xiao Su, who came out of the exoskeleton, was an obviously slightly plump researcher. His BMI index was around 26, which was still some distance away from the healthy weight of 24. He was mainly fat in his belly, and his small belly accounted for a large part of his weight.

He took off his shirt and trousers, leaving only a vest and shorts.

Two colleagues shaved the upper part of his thigh and disinfected it with alcohol, then took out a container similar to a dynamic blood glucose monitoring system and pressed it on the disinfected area on the thigh.

Click…

Dense nanoneedles instantly penetrate the cortex and directly reach the muscle layer, leaving only white patches similar to stickers on the surface.

The nanoneedles were implanted in both thighs.

Then the biceps of both arms were implanted with nanoneedles.

Then the colleague put a special patch connector on the white patch on Xiao Su's body. The connector had a thumb-sized ball and a special cable.

At the same time, another group of workers installed a customized wiring system inside the exoskeleton.

After the exoskeleton was modified, Xiao Su put it on again, and then his colleague inserted the nanoneedle patch cable interface into the cable system that had just been installed inside the exoskeleton.

"Connection completed."

"Beginning the first test."

"receive."

With the start of a specific program.

Those nanoneedles that penetrate deep into the muscle tissue begin to form a special mechanism for the absorption and expulsion of glucose and fat into the muscle tissue. After being absorbed by the nanoneedles, these glucose and fat pass through the special structure of the inner wall of the nanoneedles, producing an effect similar to that of aerobic exercise.

As the nanoneedles continue to pump in and out, during each pumping process, the glucose and lipids will be used for bio-electricity generation. The generated current is transmitted to the micro-sphere through the wire for secondary rectification and voltage regulation.

The exoskeleton's built-in battery has been connected to the human body's bio-power generation system. Although the human body's power generation efficiency is not high, it consumes a lot of glucose and fat.

Even without activating the exoskeleton, just sitting there charging, Xiao Su's face turned pale in less than an hour.

A colleague who was in charge of monitoring body temperature pushed up his glasses and said, "The body temperature has dropped by 0.36 degrees Celsius, especially the temperature of the limbs, which has dropped more significantly."

"How does it feel?"

Xiao Su said weakly: "It's similar to the test I did in the laboratory before. It feels like running ten kilometers."

The purpose of their project is actually an alternative application of human body power generation technology.

At the same time, this nanoneedle is currently also used in non-invasive dialysis. However, non-invasive dialysis nanoneedles are generally implanted in the forearm and require the use of a special portable filter. This filter is about the size of a 300 ml Coke bottle. After use, the filter can be handed over to a designated recycling center.

Currently, the non-invasive dialysis nanoneedle is still in clinical testing and is expected to be fully commercialized within 3 to 5 years.

The installation cost of the non-invasive dialysis nanoneedle is not high, the overall cost is about 200 yuan, and it can be used continuously for about 6 months.

However, the filter is disposable, and the selling price of each dialysis filter is not high, about 50 yuan. If dialysis is performed once or twice a week, it will cost about 50 to 100 yuan.

The reason why it is so cheap is mainly that this filter can be recycled and reused. As long as it is disinfected and the filter element is replaced, the filter can be reused, but it needs to be recycled by a professional organization.

When the filter element is mass-produced, the cost of one is about two yuan.

The reason why patients are not allowed to replace the filter element themselves is mainly because of the concern that improper operation by patients may cause contaminants to enter the filter, which may cause infection and allergies.

This project of Laboratory 222 is an extension of related technologies.

The only difference is that this technology uses the glucose and fat in the human body to generate electricity, thereby increasing the body's internal energy consumption.

The reason why Gao Yazhi's team studied this project is mainly because exercise-based weight loss currently tests the patient's willpower and persistence, while medication-based weight loss has various side effects.

Since exercise, diet and medication disrupt absorption, it's not ideal.

Then why not actively increase the body's energy expenditure?
To increase the body's energy consumption, there seems to be no other way except exercise and maintenance energy consumption of various organs.

Therefore, Gao Yazhi's team came up with a solution, which is to artificially create a new "organ".

The human body's power generation system is that artificial organ that increases the body's energy consumption by consuming glucose and fat in the blood.

The food intake of many people in China clearly exceeds normal physiological needs, which is also a major factor leading to obesity.

Of course, in addition to weight loss, this technology can also be used to control high blood sugar and high blood lipids by increasing extra consumption and consuming excess energy.

Currently, this technology does not generate much electricity, with a maximum daily power generation of 0.4 kWh. However, under normal circumstances, this cannot be done.

After all, if the human body consumes a normal amount of food in a day, it can be used for bioelectricity generation, which is about 0.5 to 1 kWh.

Therefore, in order to ensure that health is not affected and there are not so many places in the body where dense nanoneedles can be implanted, the current maximum power generation of this system is approximately 0.08 kWh per day.

In fact, this technology is already very powerful.

It can generate 0.08 kWh of electricity per day, which is enough to drive some smaller electronic devices.

(End of this chapter)