Liu Zhentao explained, "This is a high-throughput gene sequencer that can quickly and accurately read DNA sequences. This is crucial for our understanding of gene function, the discovery of new genetic markers, and personalized medicine."
Chen Yu was very satisfied with these advancements. He turned to Liu Zhentao and said, "Professor Liu, your work is crucial. I've noticed the significant progress you've made in the field of gene editing, which will have a profound impact on our future medical health and biotechnology development. Is there anything you need support for right now?"
Liu Zhentao thought for a moment, then said, "Our biggest challenge right now is transferring these technologies from the laboratory to clinical applications. This requires a lot of funding and resources, as well as close cooperation with medical institutions. In addition, we also need more ethical and legal tolerance to ensure that our research complies with social and ethical standards."
The Tianyu base now operates under a market economy and has its own monetary system. No matter what project is carried out within the base, financial support is required. Therefore, Liu Zhentao's statement is not problematic.
Chen Yu nodded upon hearing this and said, "In terms of funding and resources, the base will provide you with the necessary support. As for ethical and legal leniency, don't even think about it. Every citizen of our Tianyu Base must abide by strict laws and ethical standards, and scientific research activities are no exception. However, if you really have a necessary need in this regard, you can apply to the base's resource department through formal channels. We can recruit some unemployed survivors from outside the base overseas to conduct some research that is not strictly restricted by the base's ethical and legal regulations. Of course, all of this must be carried out under the premise of ensuring safety and legality."
Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Liu Zhentao's eyes. He understood that although Chen Yu's suggestion was roundabout, it had indeed opened a window for him.
They must abide by the laws of the base, but it is different for those social outcasts who have not joined the base. They can become a "gray area" for research, conducting some marginal explorations without directly violating the base's laws.
“I understand, thank you for your support, Mr. Chen,” Liu Zhentao replied gratefully. He knew that such a flexible approach was rare even in the law-abiding Tianyu Base.
"By the way, we just saw on the display board in the downstairs corridor that you seem to be exploring telomerase-related research. Could you give us a brief introduction to this area?" Chen Yu changed the subject and went straight to the topic he was most interested in.
Liu Zhentao was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Chen, please forgive my rudeness. It was just some of my students messing around. They were only interested in telomerase, so they spontaneously formed a group to conduct some basic theoretical research in their spare time. To be honest, their research is still very superficial and has strayed far from the right direction; it's quite impractical. Don't worry, I will immediately order them to stop this research to ensure that the base's valuable research resources are not wasted any more."
After Liu Zhentao finished speaking, a hint of apology and nervousness flashed in his eyes. He was clearly worried that his answer would not satisfy Chen Yu and would bring unnecessary trouble to him and the laboratory.
"Well, scientific research is all about boldly hypothesizing and carefully verifying," Chen Yu said, adopting an understanding and encouraging stance. "I don't think your attempts are a waste of resources; on the contrary, this spirit of exploration into the unknown is invaluable. I'm quite interested in the research of those young people. I wonder where they are now? Could you arrange for me to speak with them directly?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhentao was somewhat surprised, but immediately replied, "Okay, Mr. Chen, I'll go and call them over right away."
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