Chapter 611: Is it really possible?
Facing the question raised by Gao Mi, Xu You smiled slightly and said:
"Yes, and not entirely. The nanorobots I designed can perform both diagnostic and therapeutic functions, and they will remain in the body for a long time. They will automatically detect the various organs, tissues, and even cells in the body, and repair them according to the situation to extend the life of the organism."
Hearing this, Gao Mi seemed to understand something.
" Academician Xu , theoretically, how much longer would the life span of an organism be after being injected with these nanorobots?"
"This is still uncertain, because at the beginning, it is likely to have the opposite effect. All theories need to be proven in practice to be convincing."
Xu You did not directly respond to Gao Mi's question. After all, the word "eternal life" was too shocking to mention.
Gao Mi didn't ask any more questions and said that she would conduct the experiment according to Xu You's idea.
"Okay, Professor Gao, I will contact you again when the nanorobots are ready. By the way, Professor Gao, if these nanorobots have very high requirements for the physical fitness of organisms, do you have a way to breed some mice with stronger physical fitness?"
"Academician Xu, I will try my best to find a way. Through scientific training and drug injections, it is theoretically possible to make the mice stronger."
"Okay, then Professor Gao, please prepare some mice with excellent physical fitness. It takes a certain amount of time to cultivate mice. By that time, the nanorobots will be almost ready."
The lifespan of mice is about one to three years. Under natural conditions, most mice can live for more than one and a half years. Therefore, it is better to start breeding mice early and make preparations as soon as possible than to be in a hurry when the time comes.
After returning to the office, Xu You did not rush to start work, but instead called Cui Ying over first.
"Teacher Xu, you are looking for me."
"Teacher Cui, please arrange to send some fitness equipment to my home. Recently, I feel that my body needs more exercise. It would be more convenient to have fitness equipment at home. Otherwise, I am afraid it will be difficult to support the high-intensity research work in the future."
Xu You did not reveal too much to Cui Ying. After all, immortality was still a very unclear topic, so there was no need to say too much to Cui Ying.
"Okay, Mr. Xu, I'll arrange it in a moment."
After explaining this matter, Xu You breathed a sigh of relief.
Compared with mental training, physical exercise is much simpler. As long as you use scientific methods and persevere, your physical fitness will definitely improve.
In the evening, Lu Zhiyao and Xu You went home together. Seeing the new fitness equipment in the house, they said curiously:
"When did our house...have so many fitness equipment?"
Hearing Lu Zhiyao's words, Xu You smiled and said:
"I asked Teacher Cui to arrange it today. I think I should spend more time on physical exercise in the days to come . I suggest that you, Yaoyao, also exercise more. It will be good for both of us."
If the technology of immortality is really achievable, Xu You certainly hopes that Lu Zhiyao can achieve immortality with him.
Lu Zhiyao's eyes turned and she tried to ask:
"Isn't this a preparation for future space travel?"
"Yes, and not entirely." Xu You said truthfully.
Space travel does require a relatively high level of physical fitness from the human body, but that requires professional training. These fitness equipment alone are far from enough.
"Why, is there another reason?"
Xu You did not hide his intention from Lu Zhiyao, so he explained it to her.
"I am currently working on an experimental project, the goal of which is to use nanorobots to coordinate the differentiation of totipotent stem cells so that organisms can extend their lifespan. Ideally, immortality can be achieved."
After hearing Xu You's explanation, Lu Zhiyao immediately understood the purpose of Xu You's actions.
"So, strong physical fitness is the basis for achieving this ideal?"
"Yes, this technique requires a high level of physical fitness from the recipient. If we start exercising now, we will have a better chance of achieving this wish."
"Eternal life...it sounds like a really wonderful yet terrifying thing." Lu Zhiyao couldn't help but sigh.
"It's understandable that it's beautiful, but why does it make people feel horrified?" Xu You asked.
"Think about it, the past thirty years in our lives seem like a very distant experience. According to our normal life span, we may only experience another two decades in the world. But if this number becomes ten, or even longer, can we really enjoy the beauty of the world forever?"
Xu You thought about it and realized that if his life continued like this before his sophomore year of high school, it would be meaningless.
But after that, every period in Xu You's life was actually very beautiful.
"I think I can. I know that my exploration of the universe is only at the beginning stage, and I enjoy this process. Even if I have to repeat various scientific research work countless times, I will not feel bored , but will enjoy it."
In fact, with the special ability of deep learning, what Xu You has done in the past ten years would be more than ten times what he would have done under normal circumstances.
Even so, Xu You never complained about having too much time or the monotony of life.
Hearing Xu You's explanation, Lu Zhiyao smiled but was still expecting something.
"Apart from this, is there anything else?"
"Of course. I want to enjoy this worldly life with you, and I won't get tired of it no matter how long it takes."
Hearing Xu You's answer, Lu Zhiyao smiled knowingly.
"Then I am willing to live forever in this world. As long as you are here, I will not feel lonely in this world. Of course, I still have many philosophical questions to study, those endless philosophical questions..."
After saying that, Xu You pulled Lu Zhiyao together and walked towards the newly moved fitness equipment .
Cui Ying's work efficiency really satisfied Xu You. Not only did she complete the tasks assigned by Xu You in a short time, she also paid attention to the quality of the tasks.
Cui Ying placed cushions under each piece of fitness equipment, which can provide good sound insulation.
In addition, the sound insulation of this building is very good, so even if you exercise in the middle of the night, it will not affect the neighbors downstairs.
"Then let's start exercising tonight."
Xu You and Lu Zhiyao changed into cool clothes and started exercising together.
