Free Web NovelChapter 627: Chapter 359: Sorry, couldn’t hold back my laughter!_2
Shen Xi was the only woman on the panel of experts, and she was probably in her fifties. She was an infectious disease doctor at the Liberation Army General Hospital.
After Ying Xinan finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to her. Shen Xi’s expression was severe as she seriously said, "Listening to Academician Yin, this discovery might be useful in the development of AIDS drugs, but it’s hard to say exactly how useful it will be. I don’t care about its potential; there are many AIDS drugs internationally, the most important thing is their efficacy. I am more interested to know about the progression of your research."
With one sentence, Shen Xi steered the conversation to the main topic at hand.
Everyone from the research institute turned their eyes to Yan Xuelin. Yan Xuelin glanced at Dai Tianqing and saw him hesitating. He simply addressed Zhao Yi, "Why don’t you guys go first?"
After he finished speaking, he explained, "We’re divided into two groups for comparative research, one is Zhao Yi’s laboratory that made the discovery, and the other is a group composed of other researchers. The research can be conducted in parallel by the two groups to minimize errors. If one group is stuck, they can refer to the other group’s approach."
Zhang Zhilong nodded in approval, "This is a good method, the most dreadful thing in research is making a mistake."
Among the group of experts, only Zhang Zhilong was a professional medical researcher. He had conducted medical research for more than twenty years and later became the director of the Medical Science Academy, and like Yan Xuelin, he had transitioned to work in scientific research management.
As Zhao Yi’s laboratory was called upon, Ai Lixin, who was in charge of the report, stood up. He held a notebook in his hand and glanced it over saying, "Our first step is to understand the molecular mechanism of how the 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule plays its role in inhibiting AIDS virus infection. In simpler terms, at the molecular level, we aim to understand how the 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule functions."
"Through a series of experiments, we have initially confirmed that the 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule does not have the ability to kill the AIDS virus. It avoids infection through external contact reactions with the AIDS virus."
"In the beginning, we designed..."
Shen Xi interrupted him sternly, raising her hand and saying, "You don’t need to explain the principle of experimental design, probably only Zhang Zhilong would understand."
"You should just tell us the results!"
The other experts glanced at one another, shaking their heads in amusement.
That’s just how Shen Xi is; she is straightforward and says what she means. The reporting of experimental design is indeed unnecessary; the others would not understand anyway.
After being interrupted, Ai Lixin was stunned momentarily, but he quickly adjusted and went straight to the conclusion, "We have concluded that the 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule inhibits the AIDS virus directly before it invades the cells. The molecule functions at the outer protein shell level and is unrelated to the interior genes."
"However, we have not yet had the chance to study precisely how it functions at the protein level, considering the time constraints."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi nodded at him, indicating that he could sit down. He then awkwardly took his seat.
Though Ai Lixin is indeed a seasoned researcher with a wealth of experience, he rarely interacts with high-ranking individuals and is understandably a bit nervous about delivering this significant report in person.
In fact, no one in the meeting room cares about that; they were only interested in the conclusions.
Before the other experts had had a chance to react, Zhang Zhilong questioned with a frown, "You have reached this conclusion in such a short period? If I remember correctly, it’s only been a little over a half month, right? Less than three weeks?"
He directed his question at Ai Lixin.
Before Ai Lixin could answer, Zhang Wei next to him helped answer, "We are from Zhao Yi’s laboratory."
"——??"
Zhang Zhilong was a bit confused.
Yan Xuelin laughed, "There’s no need to question it. Zhao Yi’s lab is the most resourceful and proficient in our institute, and Zhao Yi himself supervises it."
Zhang Zhilong turned to look at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi spread his hands and said, "Director Zhang, if you question the conclusion of our experiments, you can go to our lab’s data repository later. There are many records of verification experiments there; you can analyze them yourself."
This statement along with his gestures and expression can be seen as a direct comeback.
Zhang Zhilong felt a bit embarrassed, shaking his head. Upon further thought, it indeed made sense. The other party wouldn’t falsify the experimental conclusion, coming to a conclusion quickly just indicates a high level of research competence.
The other experts didn’t particularly care about the speed of the research progress.
Ying Xinan pondered sayings, "The 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule functions at the protein level. Considering these two factors, it seems that we might be able to enter the drug development stage prematurely, right?"
Zhu Hong asked earnestly, "Academician Yin, what do you think?"
Ying Xinan nodded, "The 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule is a small protein substance produced by the human immune response to bacteria. It is harmless to the human body and can be easily absorbed and digested."
"As I mentioned before, as long as it can prevent infection, it would be a significant discovery because it doesn’t have any side effects."
"I believe that while the research is essential, we should also move on to the drug development stage."
"Advance planning and early drug production are critically important. The 2CV-Bing Hydrogen Molecule is not a new thing, and this news simply won’t stay under wraps."
"In the short term, we can keep it confidential, but in the long run, for example, if a pharmaceutical company releases a drug, a simple analysis of the drug would reveal what it’s made of."
"That’s the best-case scenario. If this gets leaked in advance, then our early discovery and research could lose their significance."
The other experts also nodded in agreement.
Zhao Yi also said, "Academician Yin is right. That’s why, as soon as I made the discovery, I applied for secret assistance to prevent the news from leaking."
"You did the right thing." Ying Xinan commended, " This news really affects many aspects—economic interests, economic value." freёwebnovel.com
The two exchanged a few words.
Zhu Hong suddenly turned to Yan Xuelin, "Isn’t there a second group? Let them report as well."
Yan Xuelin looked at Dai Tianqing.
It was clear that Dai Tianqing’s expression was somewhat rigid. He wasn’t afraid of Yan Xuelin, but he glanced shakily at Shen Xi. Looking down at the papers in his hands, he resembled a grade schooler who had done something wrong and hesitated a long time before he awkwardly said, "Is it even necessary for us to give our report? Our conclusions are completely the same as theirs."
"Really?"
Shen Xi questioned sternly, then she walked over and took the documents from Dai Tianqing’s hand. After a quick scan, she asked, "Your research has only determined the level at which the Bing-Hydrogen Molecule functions?"
"You haven’t concluded that it functions at the protein level yet? Why?"
"Isn’t your progress a bit slow?"
While speaking, Shen Xi suddenly understood why Dai Tianqing was so embarrassed.
According to Yan Xuelin, Dai Tianqing was part of the ’researcher team’, a small group composed of several researchers that was doing the same research as a single laboratory, yet they were lagging behind in progress?
This was...
Shen Xi suddenly felt very awkward. It was uncomfortable to point out others’ embarrassment, and she didn’t know what to say. She casually put the file down and returned to her seat with a stern expression, but in the end, she couldn’t hold back...
"Pfft!"
She quickly covered her mouth with her hand.
