Liu Yuan looked at the genetic map of oil coconut.
Genes are very magical things. The difference between biological genes is actually not very big, but it is often a small number of genes that make a huge difference, and can even be said to determine the fate of two species.
For example, the genetic similarity between humans and mice is as high as 90%, but the remaining 10% difference creates two completely different creatures. Sometimes a small genetic difference may bring about earth-shaking changes.
The genetic similarity between people exceeds 99.9%, but it is the remaining little genetic differences that determine a person's skin color, gender, whether they are prone to certain diseases, etc.
This is the magic of genes. A little bit of genetic change or a certain aspect of a gene being suppressed or strengthened will bring about completely different results, or even a huge difference.
"This oil coconut of yours can be said to be a very successful genetically modified product. It only has a few flaws. With a little improvement, it can shine."
Liu Yuan carefully looked at the oil coconut genetic map developed by Zheng Yuan's team, and quickly asked the inheritance seeds to check it again.
It can be said that this oil coconut project has actually been successful. It only needs to adjust some genes to get a very good bioenergy gene.
"real?"
When Zheng Yuan and others heard this, they were immediately overjoyed.
Because they have always felt that the oil coconut produced by their team was a failure and grew too slowly. Moreover, according to existing genetic testing, the gene that determines the oil production rate has been suppressed, which means
Its oil yield is definitely not good.
Genes determine everything. You don’t have to wait until you grow up to know many things. Through genetic testing, you can know the results in advance.
Although Liu Yuan is not a member of the project team, the gene recombination technology was proposed by Liu Yuan. Liu Yuan is a super authority and expert in the field of biological genes, and is the top scientist.
He said that this project was very successful, so he was definitely right, but everyone still could not find the key to solving this problem.
"Of course it's true."
"The two most critical points of this oil coconut now are that it grows slowly. If this growth gene is replaced by the growth gene of bamboo, it may be completely different."
"In addition, its oil-producing gene is suppressed, so we need to find ways to relieve this suppression or strengthen this gene. I think the leaves of this oil coconut must not be big. If it can be replaced with bananas, bananas, etc.
Once the genes are added to the leaves, the effect may be completely different."
Liu Yuan thought for a while and said.
"Boss, is this okay?"
"We finally integrated the genes of oil coconut and rubber tree. Recombination of these two genes is already very difficult. Now we have to add genes of bamboo and banana. It will definitely collapse. How can we still succeed?"
When Zheng Yuan heard this, he immediately expressed doubts.
"What's more, the genes between these types of organisms are very different, and genetic recombination cannot be done randomly. Generally, it is best to carry out genetic recombination between close relatives."
"Of course I know, you can give it a try first. Genetic recombination is very difficult. It is best to do it between close relatives, but it is not absolute. The genetic similarity between any living things is extremely high.
A certain gene is not necessarily unique to this species."
"For example, among plant genes, the genes that determine the root system are very different from each other, but they can be regarded as common genes among plant genes. Almost every plant has such genes."
"In addition, genes focus on balance. The key to genetic recombination lies in this. When different genes are mixed together, if a balance can be achieved, then it will be fine."
"In terms of steps, we can first implement gene recombination, and then find ways to strengthen or suppress the genes we need or do not need to express after recombination, so as to achieve the purpose of our gene recombination."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yuan thought for a while and started giving lectures to everyone again, slowly explaining some basic scientific and technological knowledge about genetic recombination among the inherited seeds.
Genetic recombination is a vast and great subject.
Just like the vast creatures in the universe, it has infinite possibilities and endless changes, and can produce countless kinds of creatures that exist in nature or that do not exist at all.
From low-level civilizations to advanced civilizations in the universe, they will all study this technology, and they have constantly summarized and discovered countless laws and methods.
The genetic recombination technology of some civilizations in the universe is even more powerful than imagined, and can create extremely terrifying and powerful biological genetic weapons.
Biological genetic weapons can also be divided into many types. The most common and the most scary thing is biological viruses. They are invisible and intangible and can spread quickly. It can be said that they are impossible to prevent and have infinite power.
There are also biological combatants, which use biotechnology to create certain creatures specifically for use on the battlefield. These biological combatants often have certain special functions.
For example, by mass-producing insects-sized creatures that can also fly, and controlling these creatures to carry high explosives to attack enemy camps, you can do so without being noticed.
"I see."
Everyone listened to Liu Yuan's lecture with fascination. When Liu Yuan finished speaking, Zheng Yuan and others suddenly felt enlightened and enlightened.
In the past, I always felt like I was seeing flowers in a fog, and I couldn't figure out what went wrong.
After Liu Yuan's lecture, they immediately understood and could see clearly, pointing directly to the key and core of genetic recombination technology.
"I understand, our oil coconut is indeed very successful, but it's still a little bit behind."
"Add the growth genes of bamboo and the leaf genes of banana trees, and the oil coconut will be perfect, with extremely fast growth speed. At the same time, the oil-producing genes will also be strengthened, and the oil production will be amazing."
Zheng Yuan looked at the genetic map of oil coconut carefully, quickly took out a pen and drew several key genes on it, talking while drawing.
"I think we can try to recombine the growth genes of bamboo into it first."
Someone also suggested immediately.
"No, no, genes are about balance. We should recombine the growth genes of bamboo and the leaf genes of bananas at once, so that we can succeed at once. If we try alone, it is very likely that not only will we not succeed, but we will also
Failure, because we can think of these two genes as a balance of genes."
"I think that's okay too."
"No, no, it still feels wrong to do this. There seems to be a key point that is wrong somewhere."
Everyone started having a heated discussion around Zheng Yuan, so much so that Liu Yuan on the side could only scratch his nose and leave.
Let them discuss and study slowly.
Sometimes it's enough to just click on your own. You can't let yourself do everything. Just let go when it's time to let go. Talent cultivation is done step by step and slowly.
If Liu Yuan were allowed to do the research on his own, he might not need a few days. He could directly let the inherited seeds use the gene library to simulate the recombination of genes, and he would be able to get the perfect product he needs very quickly.
This low-level gene sufficiency technology is already like playing with Lego blocks for inheritance seeds. All gene types, gene functions, required combinations, how to blend, etc. are already very clear.
, it becomes clear.
Whatever organisms you need, you only need to input the relevant functions into it, and the corresponding genes will soon be recombined for you according to your needs.
In other words, it is not sufficient at all, but it is found for you from a huge gene library.
The vast universe has given birth to countless lives and species.
Each of the advanced civilizations in the universe has countless gene libraries, which contain countless biological genes, various, complex and countless.
Almost any kind of biological genes you need are collected, and you can find similar biological genes.
This is why scientists on earth say that we should advocate the protection of biological diversity, because the more biological species you master, the more biological genes you master, and the more possibilities you have.
For Liu Yuan, it is not difficult to come up with several oil-producing organisms, but it is better for his team to study this matter slowly.
As long as they are allowed to go step by step and lay a solid foundation, they will be able to continue to achieve greater achievements in the future. You can't encourage them by yourself, but just give them appropriate guidance.
Liu Yuan left quietly. The people in Zheng Yuan's team were still discussing and arguing. Liu Yuan's lecture today was very valuable and crucial to them. It was like opening a door.
The new door has benefited them a lot, and they have gained many new ideas and breakthroughs.
Now everyone has a lot of ideas and ideas, and they are eager to experiment and prove the possibility and accuracy of their ideas.