According to Dr. Genus's theory.
Biological cells can be considered computing units, forming a computer with input, storage, output, and calculation functions.
The place where genetic information storage, replication, and transcription occur within the cell is in the nucleus, making it the most crucial part of a cell.
"The most important aspect of the Gene Lock project. Is it about achieving interference with the cell nucleus?"
The nucleus of a cell has transcription function.
In simple terms, genetic information flows from DNA to RNA, thereby completing the expression of genetic information on proteins. And proteins are the basis of human cell and tissue composition, they are the foundation of life.
If transcription function can be controlled, achieving heritable self-modification would naturally be effortless.
"In short, the overall goal is to implant a biological computer into every cell of the body... no, it should be called a BC unit."
The BC unit doesn't need omnipotence, it only needs to have the most basic computing assistive functions to perform targeted interference with the functions of the cell nucleus.
"Although it sounds simple, BC units for different systems, organs, and tissues need to have subtle differences. The human body has 40 to 60 trillion cells, attempting to control gene expression with the human brain is simply self-destructive... even with a biological computer, it's difficult to simultaneously perform over 40 trillion precise calculations and input instructions."
It seems that the Gene Lock needs to proceed in stages.
"Since the awakening of my Dark Matter supernatural abilities, Dark Matter existing in the form of blood cells has intentionally or unintentionally entered various body cells through blood circulation, but the proportion should not be high." Roy pondered, "First, achieving complete control over the body, thus enabling the fusion of Dark Matter with somatic cells... no, it's also necessary to achieve stable supply of Dark Matter. After cell division, ensure the presence of Dark Matter. Then, it's necessary to carry out targeted reconstruction of the nervous system."
The nervous system regulates physiological activities in the human body, it is the most complex and intricate part of the body.
In short, it is a system for internal and external input, storage, processing, and output of information. It is divided into the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord.
"The spinal cord is located in the spinal canal formed by the vertebrae, and bones are one of the most abundant locations of Dark Matter. In other words, the spinal cord is probably one of the first parts to combine with Dark Matter..."
The function of the spinal cord is reflex and conduction.
It is the bridge between the brain and other nervous systems, stimuli from the trunk and limbs need to be accepted by the brain through the spinal cord, and commands from the brain are conveyed to the body through the spinal cord.
"If the brain is likened to the king, then the spinal cord is the ministries."
The central nervous system is central, while the peripheral nervous system is local.
"In any case, let's try it out first."
Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth.
These research reports from Dr, Genus should have been completed through countless studies, experiments, and deductions. After reading them, Roy felt like he had gained a wealth of experience.
"Biological computers... I've already created one. But this initial model focuses more on enhancing brain function. This time, I need to expand the biological computer to the spinal cord. And it also needs an overall upgrade, my biological computer cannot be considered an internal organ, it can only be seen as an external part."
After making up his mind, Roy called Yumemi Okazaki.
"Why are you dressed like this?"
Yawning, Yumemi Okazaki walked in, and Roy blinked, speaking nonchalantly.
At this moment, Yumemi Okazaki looked quite casual and messy.
Her long red hair hung loose, and she wore shorts and a loose t-shirt. Her fair long legs were carelessly exposed, and the thin shirt even revealed hints of her undergarments and her well-defined figure. She seemed a bit sleepy, lazily yawning.
Yumemi Okazaki, who didn't care about her exposure, responded indifferently, "Well, I'm at home now, and I'm not entirely immersed in being a science and technology enthusiast. Anyway, it's fine for this kind of thing, since you've seen it before. In short, we're going to conduct some interesting experiments, right?"
Since Yumemi Okazaki said so, Roy decided to bypass this topic.
He replied, "That's right. Anyway, I hope you can monitor the changes in my body. If there are any abnormalities, wake me up."
"Alright, alright." Yumemi Okazaki leaned in, "But if you ask me, using your supernatural abilities for creation is almost enough. I don't think the Dual Vector Foil would be inferior to what you call the Gene Lock."
"It's strange to use the Dual Vector Foil against anyone, isn't it? Besides, using that kind of thing is almost like dropping a dirty bomb on Earth. I don't want to disrupt the environment of the universe."
"If you ruin this world, you can just move on to the next one, too bad my probability teleporter isn't fixed yet... Roy, don't forget about this time's reward, okay?"
"Yes, yes."
Roy lay in the medical pod, focusing his attention on delving into his own body.
Light, smells, pain, vibrations... these are the feedback the human body's sensory organs receive after physical contact with the outside world. Stimuli are received through vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch and then transmitted to the brain.
As long as there are scout cells similar to neurons, one can perceive things.
Similarly.
"The Dark Matter inside the body is my eyes and ears. Through Dark Matter, I can achieve introspection..."
It's like entering the world of working cells?
"In short, let's first try to see if Dark Matter can self-complexify and become BC units."
The most advanced technology of the Trisolarans is the intelligent micro-particle robots made by unfolding protons two-dimensionally and then making them into circuits using etching.
In theory, Roy can do it too.
However, the two-dimensional unfolding is indeed a bit beyond Roy's understanding, and even Yumemi Okazaki doesn't seem to understand it very well.
So this idea should be temporarily abandoned.
"But what I need to do is not to create individual Dark Matter particles into 'Bits'."
After all, Roy is not a single-celled organism. As a multicellular organism, cooperation is important. BC units in somatic cells can be considered terminals, acting as relays with information exchange, message storage, and auxiliary calculations.
First is the upgrade of the biological computer.
First, more Dark Matter is gathered, while simultaneously modifying the central nervous system. Because it's a rather delicate task, the biological computer is fully activated.
"Oh... are the neurons belonging to permanent cells undergoing abnormal growth?" Yumemi Okazaki looked at the real-time observation data, revealing an interesting expression. "Not only that, the structure of the brain tissue is also undergoing benign changes. With this brain capacity, it wouldn't be an overstatement to call it the next-generation primate."
From a racial perspective, the current Roy is undergoing evolution. When it's completed, it can probably be said that the difference between him and modern humans is equivalent to the difference between modern humans and apes, right?
With the ability to autonomously choose evolution and the existence of biological computers, the abilities of almost all species and any knowledge, language, technology created by any species can be instantly grasped.
Although there are limits... beings beyond one's own genes cannot be simulated, such as extraterrestrial civilization beings.
But it should be possible to call it a perfect being.
With a meaningful smile, Yumemi Okazaki murmured to herself, "After completing evolution, Roy, what will you become, what do you want to do, this is truly something to look forward to."
Anyway, he won't choose to stop thinking.
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