Chapter 316 Subverting Everyone's Cognition
There are still people on the way.
There were already a lot of people at the scene, and now it seems chaotic.
The group of newcomers had no idea what was going on.
"Huh? Why is everyone in such a mess?"
"What happened? Isn't it Master Fang, the Immortal who has attained the Tao, who is giving a sermon? Why are you all making such a commotion?"
"You dare to make such a commotion in Master Fang's territory? No way?"
"Hmph, did Master Fang just show some miracle that caused everyone to be so surprised?"
The new arrivals talked about it curiously.
Under the guidance of the police officers who were maintaining order, they found a place to sit down and wanted to see what was going on.
Then these people got a surprising piece of information from the person who listened to the lecture at the beginning. Fang Yi put forward the key information that "everyone can achieve immortality"!
So brave!
How audacious!
Anyone who dares to make such a conjecture is often either a genius or a madman!
It is obvious that an immortal like Fang who possesses such earth-shaking power cannot be a madman.
Then there is only one possibility, Master Fang may have really found the key to immortality for mankind!
Up to now, Fang Yi has basically not demonstrated any magical powers or amazing spells.
However, just talking about longevity makes people feel extremely serious.
Because everyone wants to live longer.
To some extent, immortality is more interesting to people than controlling so-called power.
This is also the reason why Fang Yi has not displayed any magical powers or spells so far, but has shocked so many people at the scene.
Standing on the altar, looking at the shocked faces of the Buddhist and Taoist circles and countless people in society below the mountain, Fang Yi put his hands behind his back, his expression still appearing very calm.
Fang Yi made up the story that telomeres affect body functions.
He discovered this while gradually improving his physical fitness, breaking through physical limitations one by one, and reaching his physical limits.
Moreover, Fang Yi also verified it using special "magical objects" such as the golden apple and the elixir of immortality.
As long as we can find the "substance" or "energy" to replace the shortening of telomeres, the body can maintain sufficient "vitality" for a long time.
This "vitality" is what humans often refer to as body functions.
In fact, modern science has proven this, and it has also been discovered that if the telomeres are too short, the cells will eventually be unable to divide and enter a state called "cell death."
Knowing is one thing.
But the key is how to find this alternative substance or energy.
Obviously, current science is unable to find this key substance or energy.
Someone raised his hand.
It was Professor Song who was sitting next to Chu Qing and others.
Fang Yi extended his hand and said, "Professor Song, please speak."
"Hello, Mr. Fang." Professor Song stood up and spoke.
Although his voice was not very loud, under the influence of a mysterious force, what he said was transmitted to the ears of everyone present, so that people could hear his question clearly, "You mean, if we can prevent telomeres from shortening during cell division, humans will have a chance to survive forever? Or even achieve immortality?"
Everyone pricked up their ears and listened.
Fang Yi looked at him and replied, "There are two problems with your statement. First, when cells divide, it is impossible for telomeres not to shorten under normal circumstances. However, if there are other substances to protect or replace them, then it is possible that telomeres will not shorten when cells divide. I will explain this issue one by one and tell you later."
In fact, modern science has found a substance in the human body that prevents telomere loss during cell division.
This substance is called "telomerase".
It’s just that telomerase is impossible to control.
And it only works in three types of cells.
Therefore, humans have actually seen the "path to immortality", but it is like a mirage, out of reach.
He continued, "The second question is that humans can only live forever. So far, no matter how advanced the technology is, we still cannot achieve true immortality. There is an essential difference between longevity and immortality, and I will explain them one by one later. So let's go back to the first question. If the telomeres are protected when cells divide and do not become shorter, then can humans really live forever? I can answer this question now, and the answer is yes."
Professor Song continued to ask: "Then how can we prevent telomeres from shortening during cell division?"
Fang Yi said calmly, "Use telomerase or substances and energy similar to telomerase to protect and replace telomeres."
ah?
Use telomerase or substances and energy similar to telomerase to replace telomere protection?
Everyone became a little confused when they heard this.
They do know something about telomerase.
However, long-term, excessive telomerase activity can lead to unlimited cell division and proliferation, causing diseases such as cancer.
Professor Song shared what he knew, and then concluded: "For humans, the loss of telomerase may be the result of natural selection. In order to reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer, a part of life span is sacrificed. It is not that current technology cannot produce telomerase, but even if telomerase is produced, it still cannot make humans immortal. At most, it can only delay aging."
Some people don't know much about telomeres and telomerase.
After Professor Song’s explanation, everyone vaguely knew that telomeres and telomerase were two different “things” and roughly understood their functions.
In other words, telomerase can indeed extend people's lifespan, but excessive amounts can cause serious diseases and cause people to die faster?
If this is the case, why does Master Fang also say that telomerase or substances similar to telomerase can make people live longer?
Professor Lin sat there thinking hard.
Fang Yi still seemed very calm. "I didn't say that the telomerase in the human body should be kept active for a long time and in excessive amounts. What I meant was that this substance can be controlled and replaced to a certain extent. For example, when cells divide, telomerase or substances and energy similar to telomerase will take effect. At other times, it is the same as usual."
The biologists stared in amazement.
Control telomerase or replace it with something else?
Professor Song was stunned. "How can this be controlled?"
Another Dr. Qian who is engaged in biological research also raised his hand.
After being called, he stood up and said, "The 37 trillion cells that make up the human body are constantly metabolizing, with old cells being replaced by new ones. How can we control this substance to coordinate cell metabolism at all times?"
yes.
How is it possible for humans to achieve this?
The biologists present were a little skeptical.
Fang Yi smiled, "So we need to use some special energy to control telomerase for us or directly replace telomerase's protection of telomeres."
After saying this, Fang Yi waved his hands gently.
This was the first time he used supernatural powers in a true sense since he started preaching.
In an instant, a "human virtual model" appeared before everyone's eyes, allowing everyone on the scene to clearly see the blood flow and cell changes.
Fang Yi's ten fingers kept dancing. The cells of this "human model" were constantly metabolizing. "Look, this is what happens during normal human metabolism. The green substance is the telomere that I specially simulated with my magic power. The red substance represents telomerase. In the cell, there is a structure called the nucleus. In the nucleus, there are chromosomes. Chromosomes are a structure in which DNA is wrapped around proteins. At the end of each chromosome is a section called a telomere. It is known that telomeres shorten with each cell division."
Everyone watched carefully and found that when this simulated human body structure was undergoing metabolism, just as Fang Yi said, the telomeres would shorten with cell division.
Fang Yi continued to evolve, "Every time a cell divides, the number of telomeres decreases and the telomeres become shorter. If the number of telomeres decreases below a certain level, the chromosomes become unstable. If the telomeres are too short, the cells will eventually fail to divide and die."
Everyone clearly saw what Fang Yi said.
Fang Yi once again demonstrated the process to everyone, and continued to introduce, "Telomeres have two functions. One function is to protect the ends of chromosomes. When chromosomes are exposed, they stick together and become unstable, leading to cell death and cancer. Telomeres are located at the top of the DNA sequence, like a cap, protecting the chromosomes. The other is the complete replication of the chromosome ends, which is responsible for the stability of DNA being accurately replicated and correctly distributed to new cells during cell division. When the telomeres disappear from the tips, there is no more cell division, thus eliminating replication errors. When telomeres become shorter, the function of cells becomes weaker. For example, the ability to produce collagen, which is the source of skin elasticity, is reduced, leading to sagging skin and wrinkles."
The simulated human body structure accompanies every word he utters, presenting different situations one by one before people's eyes.
"We all know about these situations."
“That doesn’t seem to mean anything.”
"You don't understand. Master Fang is trying to make people who don't understand telomeres understand the situation."
The people below were talking quietly.
Fang Yi was still deducing, "Finally, there is the telomerase that you are interested in. It does not work in ordinary cells, but only in three types of cells. These three types are germ cells, stem cells, and cancer cells. I have also marked these three types of cells with different colors. I will also simulate it for you to see whether telomerase protects the telomeres and does not shorten them when germ cells, stem cells, and cancer cells divide."
As he spoke, the simulated human body structure changed again.
Once again, everyone clearly saw that the telomeres of these three types of cells did not shorten under the protection of telomerase during cell division.
Professor Song raised his hand again, and after getting permission, he said, "We all know this, but we can't control it ourselves."
Let alone biologists.
Even the big guys like Lu Tingsong and Huang Yunshan who didn't understand biology were nodding their heads.
Others have the same reaction, so isn't the problem back to the beginning?
Humans have no way of controlling telomerase.
Not to mention that telomerase only works in three types of cells and cannot affect ordinary cells.
Fang Yi smiled and said, "I simulated it for you just to give you a deeper understanding of telomeres and telomerase. It is not to answer your question just now. From now on, I will officially answer your question. Since telomerase can work in three types of cells, if we control one of the cells, such as stem cells, can we keep the cells in a 'young' state forever?"
Everyone: “…”
Professor Song was also speechless: "This..."
Mr. Fang, your answer is really laughable.
Controlling stem cells, like controlling telomerase, is something that humans cannot do.
Doesn't that mean there is no answer?
Of course, everyone believes that Fang Yi can do it, but ordinary people can't do it.
Fang Yi didn't care what everyone thought and continued the simulation. "It is unrealistic to control telomerase all the time to protect the telomeres in the cells. The workload is too huge. But if we only use the controlled stem cells within a certain period of time and replenish the original number as soon as possible after the stem cells are consumed, can we live forever?"
As the simulation went on, everyone at the scene saw that although the human body structure simulated by Fang Yi was metabolizing at thousands of times the speed, it showed no signs of aging!
This view and conjecture is so novel!
Lu Tingsong, Huang Yunshan and other big guys took a breath!
Chu Qing, Li Sisi and others were also stunned!
Dr. Qian still disagreed and raised his hand to ask his own question, "Master Fang, I think your conjecture and opinion are correct, but the problem we raised at the beginning is still not solved. How can we control telomerase or stem cells? And now I have another question, what substance can replenish the consumption of human stem cells?"
"yes."
“I still can’t control it.”
"And just like Dr. Qian said, it seems that normal means cannot replenish the consumption of human stem cells."
A group of people discussed in low voices.
Fang Yi suddenly asked back: "Why not? I know that there are several substances that can replenish the consumption of stem cells in the human body, such as the 'Qi' I discovered, which I call 'Life Qi'. It can replenish the loss of stem cells after being absorbed into the body."
After saying that, he used the magical power of "taking food" to absorb the energy he discovered into a certain concentrated amount and gathered it together.
Because the amount of condensation is so huge, this "life energy" appears green under the refraction of sunlight.
As he spoke, Fang Yi simulated this green energy into the human structure.
Everyone really saw that, after being replenished with this "vital energy", the simulated human body structure quickly entered every location in the body where stem cells were located, assimilated and replicated, and formed new stem cells!
"ah?"
“Oh my god!”
"No?"
Everyone was stunned.
Oh my god!
Is there really a substance or energy in the world that can replenish stem cells?
Fang Yi talked freely, "This kind of 'life energy' cannot be retrieved or manufactured by current technology on Earth, but using the great method of our immortal sect, it can be sensed and absorbed into the body, thus achieving the purpose of longevity in disguise. And I can tell you very clearly that this method can be done by every sane person. I know some people may not believe it, but it's okay. I will use special means to condense more 'life energy' later and let the researchers present take it back to study whether this substance is as I said, able to replenish the consumption of stem cells."
Yes!
Fang Yi's purpose has become very clear.
The purpose of his preaching is not to enable everyone to achieve immortality.
But to prove that I can make everyone live forever!
If you want to live forever, you must learn the special method of absorbing this "life energy" from him.
If these words were spoken by anyone else, everyone present would think they were talking nonsense and misleading.
However, since these words came from Fang Yi's mouth, no one doubted their truth!
Because Fang Yi had already attained enlightenment and became an immortal, and had the ability to grant people immortality, there was no need to come up with some deceptive things to confuse everyone.
Why do you say that?
Could it be that Master Fang is trying to cheat people out of money by talking about these things?
He has so many ways to cheat people out of money, so why would he spend so much energy making up a lie and convincing everyone to believe it?
More importantly, Fang Yi is willing to "share" this substance or energy so that scientific researchers can verify it.
Below.
Professor Lin, who was still thinking hard, suddenly raised his head.
There were also many people who had just thought that Fang Yi’s proposal was “unrealistic”, now they opened their eyes wide and became quiet.
Admittedly, they could not be completely sure whether the "vitamin of life" gathered by Fang Yi was really as they had just seen, but if it was confirmed, then realizing that everyone could achieve immortality would no longer be a dream!
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