Free Web NovelChapter 275: Chapter 197 A Great Discovery in the Medical World!
"A half month later, Zhao Yi visited the Biomedical Research Institute again.
This time it was different.
Previously, although Zhao Yi was renowned in mathematics and computer science, he was merely a novice in the realm of biomedical research, as if he had come for a sightseeing tour.
Now, Zhao Yi was greeted with warm enthusiasm. Dai Tianqing even waited at the entrance of the building for him, and many familiar and unfamiliar faces greeted him with smiles.
"A welcome ceremony?" Zhao Yi thought it was a bit too high-profile. He felt like a visiting leader rather than just a visitor.
Dai Tianqing quickly explained that their experiment had reached a critical stage, but they had encountered problems in the design of the experiment. To continue the validation process, they needed Zhao Yi to provide a more detailed explanation.
So many people working on the validation felt as if they had nothing to do and decided to wait for Zhao Yi.
Everyone was very enthusiastic.
The Institute staff’s enthusiasm was partly due to the brilliance of Zhao Yi’s conjectural paper, which was being continually validated, shocking the entire Institute and even the medical research community at a national level.
Moreover, Zhao Yi was now considered ’half of an insider’.
When Yan Xuelin applied for the National Scientific Research Fund, he dubbed Zhao Yi as an ’intern’. An intern is also part of the institute.
Being a research intern at the institute was not like being an intern in a typical company. The definition of an intern was vague, the minimum requirement being post-doctoral, and in some cases, it referred to assistant researchers.
After Zhao Yi entered the Institute, he bumped into the director, Yan Xuelin, in the hallway. Yan Xuelin was also very enthusiastic towards Zhao Yi. After explaining the ’internship’ situation, he asked, "Zhao Yi, are you interested in joining our institute? Academician Zheng and I have talked, and we can apply for a university professorship on your behalf at the Ministry of Education. Then, you can serve as a researcher at the institute."
"A formal researcher?" Zhao Yi was somewhat surprised.
"Exactly!"
Yan Xuelin nodded and explained, "It’s a special application. Professors are employed, but formal professors have to teach students and give lectures. In a special application, there’s no need to do that."
"As a researcher, you don’t need to feel pressured. The institute won’t dictate what you research - it’s just a title, and you won’t have a set workload. It’s a special application!"
Yan Xuelin simply wanted to secure Zhao Yi’s future.
The current Zhao Yi was still very naive. His lack of fundamental knowledge could be a big problem, hindering his ability to conduct research. Yet, one could never truly tell for the future given Zhao Yi’s talents. In a few years, his abilities might be on par with an ordinary researcher.
Having heard a lot about the ’special application’, Zhao Yi carefully asked for more details. He learned that the so-called ’special application’ referred to special treatment for special talents.
In general, university professors are full-time senior professional titles appointed by the university. They have lecture assignments, engage in scientific research, guide graduate students, and serve as academic leaders.
Professors who have applied under special application do not need to teach or guide students. They can be very casual about doing scientific research. It’s just a position to enjoy the salary provided by the university and various state subsidies.
Surely, this is not a tenure track; instead, a contract for a fixed number of years is signed.
To be hired as a researcher at an institute is similar to being granted a professorship under a special application. A contract of a certain duration is signed, and the decision on renewing the contract depends on personal circumstances.
This is, indeed, quite a good arrangement!
However...
Zhao Yi shook his head and declined, "I’m only a novice in biology. I’m far from meeting the research standards. It doesn’t feel right to receive the salary of a university professor and state bonuses."
Yan Xuelin was stunned to see Zhao Yi’s refusal, but his respect for Zhao Yi grew.
Do you see?
What a good boy!
Knowing he isn’t capable enough, he was unwilling to enjoy a premature treatment. He didn’t even want a free salary.
Zhao Yi continued, "Let’s do this, I’ll keep being an intern, with no need for salary or benefits."
He made it clear that he just wanted to learn.
Without uttering a word, Yan Xuelin gave Zhao Yi an affectionate pat on the shoulder, genuinely moved.
The Biomedical Research Institute is a research unit supported by the state. Many people strive for titles and promotions. Becoming a regular researcher equates to success. The next big step is to work on an outstanding project and strive to become an academician over many years.
Of course, the chances are very slim. freёwebnoѵel.com
Zhao Yi’s refusal to become an official researcher, stating that he is still in a learning stage, moved Yan Xuelin.
In reality, Zhao Yi had his considerations: he never considered officially being a researcher anywhere in the first place.
The reason was simple—
Too many restrictions.
In mathematics and computer fields, he has achieved remarkable results sufficient to be rated as a professor at a university or be hired as a researcher. But researchers are part of a system, regardless of their duties or work pressure, and are subject to numerous constraints. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
So, there’s no need.
At least for his remaining university years, he wanted to live a relaxed life, free from external constraints.
Currently, he is free from work and life pressure. He can research mathematics or computers as he wishes, and even enjoy holidays without anyone stopping him.
This is the kind of life he wants.
...
Yan XueLin took Zhao Yi to the conference room.
When they heard that Zhao Yi had arrived at the Institute, many operational validation practitioners, along with other idle personnel, were waiting for him in the conference room.
As soon as Zhao Yi stepped into the conference room and saw the dozens of people crowded inside, he was taken aback. Spotting Dai Tianqing and Han Hui, along with a few familiar faces from the research team in the front row, he immediately felt the pressure.
"This is Academician Zheng!" Yan Xuelin introduced Zhao Yi.
The kindly elderly woman in the middle was Academician Zheng Yingru from the institute. Zheng Yingru eyed Zhao Yi and highly praised his speculative paper, "I’ve read the whole thing. It’s very insightful and thought-provoking!"
"I’m also here to carry out the validation work this time, just think of me as an ordinary staff member."
"Zhao Yi, please explain the pathogenesis of myocarditis in detail for us."
After exchanging a few words with Zheng Yingru, Zhao Yi went on stage to give the presentation. He was completely unprepared and had no idea that he would be doing this before he arrived.
An explanation?
Giving a detailed explanation of the pathogenesis of myocarditis was not a big deal as everything was in his head, but the huge audience sitting below...
So much pressure!
This was unlike computers and math, in which he had substantial knowledge. In the field of medical research, he was truly a primary school student. He only knew about the process of myocarditis from the "Connection Law", and couldn’t discuss anything else.
There were many researchers sitting below him, some of whom were less distinguished but held doctorate degrees in the field of biology, and even included a nationally renowned academician in the field of medical research.
Fine then!
"Only talking about myocarditis... Only talking about myocarditis..."
Zhao Yi took a deep breath, and began detailing the contents of his mind.
The key to the pathogenesis of myocarditis lay in the human body’s functional self-healing reaction. The heart muscle was just that–a muscle. Like the muscles in the arm, it could recover from an infection under normal circumstances.
What set the heart muscle apart from other muscles was its constant need to maintain motion.
That was the crux of the issue.
If other muscles were damaged and continued to work, their recovery rate would greatly decrease, and it might even lead to more severe ailments.
The pathology of the heart muscle was much more complicated, but the general process was roughly the same. After the virus in the heart muscle disappeared, it remained in a damaged state and still needed to maintain constant motion, resulting in further damage.
At first, the human immune response acted to kill the virus. Then, during the middle and later stages, it had to adapt to the motion of the heart muscle, much like an elastic deformation. If the immune system detected that constant movement would slow recovery, it would secrete some inhibiting factors that would disrupt the heart muscle’s normal functions.
That’s where the contradictions arose.
Obviously.
The heart muscle couldn’t stop contracting. If the heart stopped beating, it would mean death. The interaction between these two led to the subsequent reactions of myocarditis.
"I believe, the main purpose of the experimental verification is to detect this factor."
"If the presence of this factor could be verified, it would prove that the overall mechanism idea is correct."
Zhao Yi spoke continuously for over half an hour. He had already adapted and showed no sign of nervousness, but instead gave explanations seriously.
After making his final summary, Zhao Yi gave a slight nod to the audience and then walked off the stage.
The applause was thunderous!
Many people gathered around to ask about parts they didn’t understand. Zhao Yi continued to explain the details, constantly emphasizing ’this is just my personal thought, it’s not necessarily correct’. But most people believed that his thoughts were definitely correct, because his explanation made sense according to pathological rules.
Many people were also full of enthusiasm, as they were about to discover a new factor.
That would definitely be a significant discovery!
If this factor truly existed, it would certainly lead to the discovery of other similar factors, which could lead to significant progress in medical science.
Zheng Yingru also understood the critical issues. She knew what discovering a new factor represented and, like the others, was eager to carry out the experimental verification.
Yan Xuelin was the most impatient of all.
Discovery of new elements in the medical field was a big deal. Zhao Yi’s paper also mentioned a ’factor’, it was written simply, but anyone could see it.
What if...
If other medical institutions discovered it first, they would have handed over the honor on a silver platter.
So, they must hurry!
Finding this potentially existing new factor was now the institute’s top priority. He immediately called a meeting with the researchers.
Upon hearing the news, other researchers were taken aback. Aside from those who could not leave their current jobs, all decided to join the search for the ’new factor’.
They were very clear that whoever found the ’new factor’ first would achieve great scientific honor. With this discovery, they had a chance to become an academician in the future.
Of course.
The greatest honor would still belong to Zhao Yi.
Even though Zhao Yi hadn’t done anything, just like a mathematical conjecture, the person who makes the conjecture would often linger on. After all, he was the one who proposed it first, and those who verified it later could only be ranked alongside the person who made the conjecture at best.
Zhao Yi had no idea about any of this. All he felt was that he’d given a small presentation and received a lovely cash prize of 600,000.
As for honor...
He didn’t even understand the basics of biology, let alone experimental work. He would consider honor later!
