Free Web NovelChapter 1508: Chapter 713: Technology and Human Peace_2
"This is certainly something we pay attention to," Ai Lixin said.
Everyone is concerned with the issue of lifespan, and most people hope to live a little longer. Research related to life extension has always been a focal point, and the progress the laboratory has made to this point includes a great deal of economic interest.
For instance, some wealthy individuals might hope to receive injections of a few life-extending proteins and enzymes.
This is bound to happen.
However, it is not easy to extract specific proteins and enzymes.
Ai Lixin spoke about this issue, "We originally wanted to extract more, but it’s tough because the materials are severely lacking."
"For general mammals, including pigs, sheep, and cattle, extractions can only be done from blood and hematopoietic stem cells, but the content is very small."
"For each experiment, we need to use a lot of blood, and the process is very complex, consuming a great deal of resources."
"Up to now, the total amount we have extracted is only enough for a single person to undergo two injections, and the effects might not even be evident."
That’s where the problem lies.
The several enzymes and proteins being researched definitely have an effect on life extension, but because they are all very rare, and four of them are in an unstable state, they cannot be preserved for long. Extracting and injecting them into humans is extremely difficult.
Of course, it can be done.
For example, by establishing a dedicated laboratory, and having over a dozen top biological experts specifically help one person extract the relevant enzymes and proteins, it might be possible to have an injection once a month.
But the cost is just too high.
It’s not about the maintenance cost of the laboratory, but the materials consumed during the extraction process. You see, the laboratory has already invested over a hundred million RMB into this project, and it’s only with the participation of several top biological experts and over twenty other researchers that we have achieved what we have today.
A regular wealthy person definitely cannot afford such a high investment.
Moreover, without long-term experiments, it’s also hard to say if regular injections of several proteins and enzymes could really achieve direct life extension.
Perhaps, rejuvenating bodily functions is only temporary, similar to blood transfusion experiments. While the temporary effects seem good, whether they can truly extend life still needs to be seen decades later, and requires many people to undergo experiments to obtain conclusive results.
"Whether it’s proteins, enzymes, or whatever else, they are just one type of substance within a living body. Even if they have a life-extending effect, it won’t be too significant."
"The truly effective methods would have to come from gene research," Zhao Yi thought to himself.
Research from the perspective of genes is very difficult.
Although they now have a gene laboratory and have employed some of the world’s top genetic experts, the research on life extension can only be auxiliary to the main research, unable to independently figure anything out.
Genes are still too mysterious, and the biotechnological means to control them are extremely scarce.
The human body is incredibly complex. Research into life extension from a genetic perspective, wishing to make progress, is indeed very difficult.
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After taking care of the laboratory work, Academician Zhao rested at home for a few days before returning to the Z-wave experiment base. Every project at the Z-wave experiment base is very important and requires his direct involvement.
When he returned, he heard many people discussing news—
"The Nobel Prize is going to be awarded domestically this year? That must be a joke," exclaimed a researcher dramatically.
The others joined in, "Is this an official announcement from the Nobel Committee?"
"No."
The one spreading the news was Edward Witten, grinning broadly as he gossiped, "I know someone on the Nobel Committee. They mentioned it over the phone; they’ve already made a decision internally, but it’s not public yet because they need to confirm with the domestic side first."
"Additionally, there’s another interesting piece of news. Someone has nominated Zhang as a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Physics."
"Zhang?"
"Zhang Qican?"
"Really?"
"Of course it’s true," Edward Witten laughed as he responded, then he noticed Zhao Yi and called out, "Zhao Yi, you’re back!"
"What are you all talking about?" Zhao Yi walked over and asked.
"Nobel."
Edward Witten said, "The Nobel Committee is planning to change the venue for the awards ceremony this year. They have chosen to hold it in our country, to be precise, in the capital."
"Why?"
"Naturally, it’s to increase their influence," Edward Witten said with some disdain. "They themselves know that their influence has dwindled, particularly with the Physics and Medicine Prizes—these are the two most prestigious awards they offer, yet no one from our country has won in recent years."
"The whole world knows that our country’s physics is the most advanced, with the greatest number of achievements. Yet, the Physics Prize actually goes to someone working on neutrinos; isn’t that laughable? Even abroad, it is not acknowledged."
Others chimed in, "Exactly, our physics is at the cutting edge, but we’ve never had a laureate. I’ve read many international discussions about the Nobel Physics Prize, saying that it’s done on purpose, which has significantly reduced the award’s influence."
"This result is not recognized internationally."
"The Nobel Committee has finally smartened up this time, knowing they need to boost their influence, so they straightforwardly decided to hold the ceremony in our country. Are they planning to give the Physics Prize to Academician Zhao?"
"No."
Edward Witten continued, "They have outright excluded Zhao Yi’s name because he has already announced that he will no longer accept any scientific awards. However, I did hear something very interesting, also related to the prizes."
"What?"
"The Peace Prize!"
"The Peace Prize?"
"Right!"
Edward Witten laughed heartily, "You would never imagine how amusing this is; there’s a proposal to give the Peace Prize to Zhao Yi, hahaha. I laughed for over an hour when I heard it!"
"——!!"
"——??"
Zhao Yi is a mathematician, physicist, medical researcher, and also the head of Yixing Company, which possesses the most advanced aerospace technology in the world capital. But what does he have to do with the Nobel Peace Prize?
When others heard Zhao Yi’s name connected with the Peace Prize, they were initially very perplexed; but on further thought, it seemed to make sense.
Zhao Yi’s research had enabled our country to possess the most deterrent weapons, while also prompting an international outcry for the ’destruction of anti-humanity weapons’." freēwebnovel.com
Weapons related to the word "nuclear" were all being earmarked for destruction.
For nearly 20 years, there have been numerous calls to destroy all anti-humanity weapons, but voicing these concerns was as good as saying nothing at all—there was never any agreement.
Now things are different.
Because our country controls Z-wave technology, which surpasses anti-humanity weapons, any such weapons can be directly destroyed right where they are. Anti-humanity weapons have lost their deterrent effect and have even become a danger on one’s own turf. What if a conflict breaks out and the enemy detonates one’s own anti-humanity weapons?
That is truly terrifying!
Even anti-humanity weapons launched into the air are no longer a threat. They can be detonated high above, threatening the global environment instead of a single opponent.
This technology is now confirmed.
From the emission of a Z-wave to hitting the target, there is no need for time—it is done instantaneously.
So, the international calls for the destruction of anti-humanity weapons received support from the respective countries. Maintaining anti-humanity weapons also requires a lot of funding. If weapons lose their deterrence and become a hazard, what’s their value?
Zhao Yi’s second ’peace’-related contribution was developing anti-gravity technology.
As top scientific institutions and companies gained the ability to manufacture large-scale floating vehicles, some backward areas once rife with gunpowder smoke became much calmer. They would feel the technological gap with their lives, knowing that resistance was futile no matter how much they tried.
Before, it was just a fighter jet passing by, dropping a few missiles to deter then leaving.
Now, it’s a large floating device, constantly hovering overhead, visible but unreachable—how can you even resist?
And then, there was peace.
Dedicated agencies compiled data showing that over the last five years, civilian casualties from war and gunfire had plummeted. There were no major wars anymore.
Some media even declared, "The world has welcomed true peace, humanity has ushered in real peace!"
Thinking carefully from this angle, Zhao Yi indeed deserves the Nobel Peace Prize!
