Chapter 600 Is this a reasonable thing to do?
Upon hearing the news, Xu You and Lin Shi were both excited.
This not only proves the high accuracy of the quantum computer simulation model , but also brings greater possibilities to the subject of regeneration of severed limbs.
"Great, Professor Gao, we can now prepare for the next animal experiment. Let's start with mice, and then primates that are closer to humans."
"Okay, Academician Xu, we'll take care of this."
Xu You is not good at the specific operations of medical experiments, but with a professional expert like Gao Mi present, Xu You doesn't have to worry about it.
In the first phase of animal experiments, the experimental team will perform amputation surgery on multiple mice and use the previously screened combination of chemical molecules to test the possibility of stem cell reversal and regeneration of severed limbs.
The reason why mice are used for experiments first is that mice have many advantages and are very suitable for use as experimental animals.
First of all, mice are very small in size and do not take up too much space, so they are relatively easy to raise.
Secondly, the mice we used for the experiment were all scientifically bred mice, and the differences between individuals were very small, making them very suitable for scientific control experiments.
Of course, the important point is that mice and humans are both mammals and have extremely high genetic similarities.
As long as the experiment on mice is successful, the same treatment plan will most likely be able to be used on humans.
After careful preparation, the first phase of animal experiments officially began.
For some reason, Xu You felt a little strange when he saw the mice that had their limbs amputated for experiments.
"Lin Shi, do you think this method of using mice for experiments is really an appropriate method?"
"Why, teacher, aren't mice the most suitable species for experiments?"
Lin Shi did not understand what Xu You said, so Xu You had to continue to explain:
"I'm not talking about that. I mean, is it natural to use mice for experiments?"
"Teacher, you are not such a saint, are you? Normally when we eat meat, we don't have so many emotions."
There is indeed nothing wrong with what Lin Shi said, but Xu You still feels that it is not entirely the same thing.
Xu You thought about it and decided not to ask any further questions.
It would be more appropriate to study such issues together with Lu Zhiyao.
After the experiment was over in the evening, Xu You went to pick up Lu Zhiyao to go home together. On the way, he discussed the problem he thought of today with Lu Zhiyao.
"Yaoyao, do you think it's reasonable for us to use mice for experiments?"
Hearing Xu You's question, Lu Zhiyao seemed to be thinking about something, and then asked back:
"Then what do you think is unreasonable, if it is not reasonable?"
"To be honest, I can't really explain it. I know this idea is a bit weird, but when I think about it deeply, I always feel like there is a cool breeze on my back."
"You mean... you're worried that humans will face a similar fate one day?"
Lu Zhiyao thought about it and immediately understood what Xu You was worried about.
"Yes. If there is an extraterrestrial race that is far more powerful than us and has the same idea about us, then we will be no different from guinea pigs in their eyes. How desperate will we be at that time?"
Thinking of such a situation that might happen in the future, it was impossible for Xu You to say that he was not worried.
It is highly likely that humans are not the only intelligent life in the universe, including some unsolved mysteries on the moon, which still have no clear answers to this day.
"I think that this matter can be viewed differently from different perspectives. If we completely ignore emotions, then this universe is one where strength is respected. The race with the strongest strength can do whatever they want."
When Lu Zhiyao said this, her expression was very calm.
On Earth, human beings are undoubtedly such a race, standing at the top of all other creatures in the world and dominating the entire earth.
All human actions are for the benefit of mankind itself.
Even the so-called actions to protect animals and plants are for the purpose of enabling the earth's ecosystem to operate more stably and allowing humans to have a better living environment, rather than just considering these animals and plants.
Only towards those pets will humans treat them as friends.
At this time, Lu Zhiyao changed the subject.
"But humans are not emotionless animals. Most humans not only have feelings for other humans, but also for creatures other than food. Just like the kittens we often feed, we never have any cruel thoughts towards them."
"So Yaoyao, what is your opinion?"
"As long as we have a clear conscience, it's fine. Apart from necessary research, we will not commit any cruel acts on mice. As far as I know, we have a '3R' principle when conducting experiments on mice, right?"
The 3R principle referred to by Lu Zhiyao, namely "reduce, optimize and replace", is to minimize the number of organisms used in experiments and minimize the suffering they suffer when it is not necessary.
"Yaoyao, I seem to understand suddenly."
After Lu Zhiyao's guidance, Xu You felt as if he had suddenly gained enlightenment.
"Well, what new ideas do you have?"
"I think that when we become the strongest race, we cannot bully the weak and take everything for granted. Of course, this does not mean we are saints. It is okay to eat or experiment as long as the intention is not bad."
"More importantly, in order to have the right to choose and decide in our own hands, we must become the strongest race and not put our fate in the hands of other races."
When Xu You thinks about these issues, he is both emotional and rational, and is not limited to just one angle.
"That's right. So-called benevolence and righteousness alone are not enough. Strength is the prerequisite for everything. Even when you have the strongest strength, you must not lose your original intention. A tyrannical race will eventually perish."
After thinking about this, Xu You's level of understanding of this issue has been further improved.
However, this did not affect the progress of the entire experiment. In the following time , the experiment continued as usual.
"Academician Xu, we have detected the appearance of pluripotent stem cells responsible for the growth of hind legs in some mice. If all goes well, these mice that have had their limbs amputated will slowly grow new hind legs."
"Well, that's great. I really hope these little mice can recover their health again."
