Shortly after, Lin Lele piloted the helicopter carrying Liu Menghan and landed smoothly on the helipad at the top of Shiban Mountain.
Lin Lele was the first to step off the helicopter, a hint of pride in her eyes, as if she were showing Liu Menghan her superb piloting skills.
"Follow me," she commanded briefly, then strode off toward a makeshift viewing platform on the edge of a mountain not far away.
The observation deck is constructed of sturdy, transparent glass, seemingly suspended above the clouds, offering a spectacular view of half of the Tianyu Base.
This is a temporary viewing platform that Chen Yu retrieved from another dimension to watch the launch test of the Tianjian. Due to limited conditions, he plans to find some engineers to go up the mountain in a while to build a more professional viewing facility that can overlook the entire Tianyu base.
"You brought the person to me." Lin Lele shouted to Chen Yu as soon as she entered the observation deck, her tone quite dissatisfied.
Chen Yu didn't pay much attention to this. He turned his gaze to Liu Menghan behind Lin Lele, smiled and nodded to her in welcome.
"Greetings, Mr. Chen." Liu Menghan bowed gracefully, her voice carrying a hint of gentleness and respect. "Mr. Chen, it's been a long time. You've truly become more and more of a leader. Every time I see you, I can feel that Tianyu Base is developing rapidly at an unprecedented pace under your leadership."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu smiled modestly and waved his hand gently, indicating that Liu Menghan didn't need to be so polite. "The development of the base cannot be separated from the efforts and dedication of every colleague. I am just doing my best to provide a stage for everyone to realize their dreams."
"Hehe~, this must be Deputy Director Liu? She's even more beautiful in person than in the photos." Qiao Meng greeted her with a smile, gently putting her arm around Liu Menghan's shoulder, as if they were having a close conversation between sisters. "I've long heard that Deputy Director Liu is not only outstanding in her work, but also incredibly beautiful. Seeing her today, I can confirm that her reputation is well-deserved."
"You are...? Chief Qiao?" Liu Menghan was slightly taken aback, then a look of realization flashed in her eyes. She turned her head gracefully and smiled at Qiao Meng, "So you are Chief Qiao. I am so sorry. As the chief of Tianyu Base, I never expected to meet you here today. It is a great honor."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Meng's smile brightened even more. She gently patted Liu Menghan's hand, as if comforting a long-lost younger sister. "Deputy Director Liu, you're too kind. We're all part of the Tianyu Base, just with different roles. There's no distinction of rank or status."
"Liu Menghan, right? I heard you're a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology from Haha University?" Yang Yue suddenly interjected.
"Hello, Minister Yang." Liu Menghan put on a humble and respectful demeanor. As the Minister of Human Resources at Tianyu Base, Yang Yue was naturally known to her.
Then, Liu Menghan continued to explain: "Actually, to be precise, I am currently still a doctoral student. Due to the natural disaster, I have not yet completed my doctoral dissertation defense."
"Hehe, really? Then I'll have to test you." A hint of suspicion flashed in Yang Yue's eyes.
After all, a 23-year-old PhD, especially one from Haha University, is quite rare.
As the saying goes, intellectuals often look down on each other. Before the natural disaster, Yang Yue was 24 years old and still a graduate student, while Liu Menghan, who was a year younger than her, was about to get her doctoral degree, and it was from one of the top universities on Earth. This made Yang Yue feel a little jealous.
"Then, let me ask you a simple question," Yang Yue smiled slightly, a hint of challenge in her eyes, "In molecular cell biology, could you give me a brief overview of the mechanisms of apoptosis?"
Liu Menghan was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure. She took a deep breath and began to explain methodically: "Apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, is a genetically determined process by which cells automatically end their lives. It involves the activation, expression, and regulation of a series of genes, and is a death process that an organism actively strives for in order to better adapt to its environment. Apoptosis plays an important role in the development of organisms, the maintenance of tissue homeostasis, and immune responses."
"Hmm, not bad." Yang Yue nodded slightly after hearing Liu Menghan's answer. "Then, let me ask you another question: Do you know the connection between apoptosis and cancer?"
Without hesitation, Liu Menghan continued, "Abnormalities in apoptosis are closely related to the occurrence of cancer. Under normal circumstances, apoptosis can eliminate excess, damaged, or potentially dangerous cells in the body, thereby maintaining tissue homeostasis. However, when the apoptosis mechanism is interfered with or disrupted, these cells may escape the fate of apoptosis and proliferate without limit, which may eventually develop into cancer."
Upon hearing Liu Menghan's answer, a hint of admiration flashed in Yang Yue's eyes. She had to admit that Liu Menghan's professional knowledge was indeed solid, and her answer was clear and unambiguous.
“One last question.” Yang Yue’s gaze sharpened. “What role does telomerase regulation technology play in cell apoptosis and aging? If you were to conduct research on this technology, from which aspect would you start?”
Upon hearing this, a thoughtful glint flashed in Liu Menghan's eyes. She gathered her thoughts and then slowly spoke: "Telomerase regulation technology, known as the 'anti-aging enzyme,' is key to repairing and elongating telomeres, thereby slowing down the aging process of cells. Telomerase plays a crucial role in the process of cell apoptosis and aging."
"If I were to conduct research on this technology, I would first delve into the structure and function of telomerase to clarify how it recognizes and repairs damaged telomeres. By elucidating the molecular mechanism of telomerase, we can better understand its role in cellular senescence and apoptosis."
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