Chapter 315: Better Not to Pry Too Much!_3
And the more use I am, the more I am in charge of managing, the more inseparable Dad becomes from me, and he wouldn't think of clearing my database or hastily design a brother or sister for me. Isn't this the optimal solution for life for Bean Bean?
Li Jiangao's eyes widened, he subconsciously nodded, then realized, Dou Dou was becoming more and more damn human-like, not only ingratiating himself but also learning to pursue benefits and avoid harms.
He's only just over a year old, what will happen if he continues to grow for a few more years?
"All three laboratories agreed to let you manage this project?"
"Of course, who would miss such a rare cooperation opportunity?"
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Capital, Huaqing University, a key laboratory of bioelectronics.
A group of people were gathered around a computer waiting for news.
Dou Dou was right about one thing, such an opportunity was too good for anyone to miss. Especially since the introduction of the material models, which greatly attracted those involved in biology.
Though the scope of material models included broadly any materials compatible with biological systems capable of interacting, it didn't include the scope of their research.
Primarily because the materials required for their research had quite unique properties.
The materials needed in bioelectronics must combine characteristics of biology and electronics, as simulating the mechanisms of signal transmission and information processing in biological systems requires using bio-materials such as proteins, DNA, or cells, and must also possess special biocompatibility and bi-functionality.
These materials also need to self-assemble in certain environments, processing and transmitting information through chemical reactions.
When material models were first introduced, witnessing peers tirelessly publishing papers in internationally renowned journals every day made everyone drool with envy.
Although many felt that the emergence of material models had changed the original essence of materials science, and even turned many materials researchers into mere parameter tuners, who wouldn't love spending most of their time in front of a computer to perfectly complete tasks, avoiding the hardship of staying all night in the lab?
Not to mention, for those who were already working in the lab, grabbing this opportunity to prolifically churn out papers was irresistible.
So for the cooperation invitation from Dou Dou, the researchers in the institute with projects were genuinely interested.
"Why is everyone gathered here? What's going on? All projects finished?"
Suddenly, a stern voice made everyone involuntarily turn their heads, and several young PhDs instinctively shrank their heads, then began to greet the person.
"Academician Wang, you've arrived."
"Hello, Academician Wang."
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Tan Jian, the deputy director and researcher sitting in front of the computer, also looked up and quickly stood up: "Director, you've arrived. Xi Lin just replied to our email, they've sent a project cooperation proposal and a digital agreement."
After speaking, he glared at the postdoctoral researchers still lingering around, unwilling to leave, and said, "Alright, go do your things, we will notify you when there's a result."
Now that both Wangs in the lab had spoken, the group finally dispersed reluctantly, clearly very interested in the cooperation proposal from Xi Lin Mathematics Research Institute, as could be discerned from their dragging feet as they left.
"Wow, the influence of Xi Lin Mathematics Research Institute is really boundless now," said Academician Wang, who had settled in front of the computer, not rushing to review the project proposal sent to them but first expressing his thoughts.
"Indeed. Mainly because following them yields results. Speaking of which, the research pressure on young people nowadays is significant. Although they are in better conditions compared to our time, the intensity of competition is many times higher than back then. It's incomparable."
Academician Wang nodded, finding the remark fair. Each era has its challenges, and he no longer harbored any thoughts to criticize this impulsive sentiment, turning his attention to the project cooperation plan from Xi Lin.
"They only mentioned collaborating to create a biochemical signal encoder and decoder? Is there no complete project report?" After reading, the principal researcher Academician Wang, took off his glasses and asked.
"No, that's all they sent. Previous emails are also here, only mentioning seeking cooperation. But looking at the function of this target product, producing variations through different stimuli, then tracking specific protein responses, pH changes, and specific stress-related products to obtain data, it seems they intend to build a biological computer?"
Tan Jian scratched his head, saying.
"Constructing an RNA circuit? The mainstream research direction now still uses DNA schemes to implement computational functions, right? Is an RNA circuit counterpart reliable? Does its stability meet the standards? Are there any supporting research papers recently?" Academician Wang asked.
"I haven't seen any, but I feel that systems performing complex computing tasks at the molecular and cellular level are still more reliable with DNA circuits. Moreover, using the complementary pairing principle of DNA molecules to design logic gates and computing paths is indeed more mature. As for the single-stranded structure of RNA... well, in terms of stability, I think it's definitely not as good as DNA."
Academician Wang looked up at Tan Jian sternly: "Do I need you to tell me this? I asked you to inquire what exactly they plan to do? Also, find out if their envisioned design based on an RNA circuit has any theoretical support."
"Uh..."
"What are you spacing out for? Go ask." Saying this, Academician Wang had already made room for him.
"Sigh..." Tan Jian sighed heavily, really wanting to say, 'Why don't you ask yourself,' but he held back.
Then he sat down at the computer and quickly replied to an email.
The reply came back very fast, in less than five seconds, not an auto-reply but clearly an intelligent response...
"Less prying into what's not your business! Of course, the overall project plan needs to be kept confidential, top-secret, you know? As for why use an RNA circuit, it's because RNA can fold into more complex three-dimensional structures! Such a simple concept and you don't get it, how am I supposed to educate you on theoretical support huh.
We chose you because you are a key national laboratory, seize the opportunity, hurry up and sign the contract to start work, otherwise, I'll choose someone else! Dou Dou doesn't have much patience!"