novel bin Chapter 1587: Post-biochemical apocalypse era
Chapter 1587: Post-biochemical apocalypse era
Chapter 1587: Post-biochemical apocalypse era
The phenomenon of cross-plant and animal species does exist in nature and involves multiple levels, including co-evolution of animals and plants, horizontal gene transfer, and hybridization of different types.
Coevolution of plants and animals: Coevolution of plants and animals refers to the interdependent and mutually reinforcing relationship formed between two or more organisms in the long-term coevolution process. For example, a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship, in which two species benefit from each other, such as plants and mycorrhizae, clownfish and sea anemones, etc. This relationship exists not only between organisms, but also in the interaction between organisms and the environment.
Horizontal gene transfer: Horizontal gene transfer refers to the phenomenon of direct exchange of genetic material between different species. This phenomenon is particularly common in the microbial world, where a portion of genes are transferred from one microorganism to another, allowing it to acquire new functions to adapt to the environment. For example, of the 145 foreign genes found in the human genome, about 8% come from viruses, about 2% come from ancient humans, and some come from bacteria, fungi, or plants and animals. This gene transfer occurs not only between animals and plants, but also between different types of microorganisms.
Hybridization: Hybridization is the phenomenon of individuals of different species combining through reproductive cells to produce offspring. For example, hybridization between dogs, wolves and coyotes produces so-called "hybrid" populations, and these offspring survive and reproduce in nature. Hybridization is not uncommon in nature, especially when there is a disturbance in the ecosystem, such as fire, flood or drought, individuals of different species may hybridize due to the need for survival.
In summary, the cross-animal and plant species phenomenon covers multiple aspects such as the co-evolution of animals and plants, horizontal gene transfer, and hybridization. These phenomena demonstrate the complexity of biodiversity and evolution, as well as the various strategies adopted by organisms to adapt to the environment.
After consulting the relevant entries in the simplified version of the "Broken Database" that came with the multi-function watch and carefully checking the environmental data uploaded by the drone group, the Valkyrie "Valkyrie" Megan Gale had already thought: "So, in essence, this is also a plot derivative of the post-biochemical apocalyptic era."
"That should be it." Wu Chen zoomed in on the structural data of the giant vine scanned by the drone and captured a special piece of DNA from it. This special DNA found in the vine is exactly the foreign gene from the virus found in the human genome.
About 145% of the 8 foreign genes in the human genome are viral genes from the insertional Borna disease vires (BDV). A non-segmented, single-molecule, negative-strand RNA virus with an envelope. This RNA virus is able to replicate and transcribe in the cell nucleus. Virally transcribed DNA may cause mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and affective disorders. The assimilation of viral sequences in host genes is called "endogeneity", which occurs when viral DNA is incorporated into a germ cell chromosome and can be passed on to future generations.
It is said that the BDV virus was named after the German town of Bonna, where a viral infectious disease (meningoencephalitis) broke out in 1885, causing the death of a large number of horses (horses infected with the virus either smashed their heads to death or stopped eating and drinking until their lives ended), and the virus was subsequently named the Borna virus. The virus infects mammals and birds, including humans, and because it is transmitted only through nerve cells, it is considered by scientists to be a peculiar virus that will establish a persistent infection in the host's brain, and the virus will develop in the infected cell nucleus.
So far, retroviruses are the only viruses that can replicate endogenously in vertebrates, but scientists have also discovered that a non-retrovirus called Bornavirus can be formed in mammals through evolutionary duplication.
Therefore, it can be simply understood that 8% of the genetic material of the human body comes from "Bona virus-like viruses". Borna virus has strict "neurotropism" and replicates in a low-yield non-cytolytic manner in infected cells. The Borna disease (BD) caused by it is a neurological syndrome mainly mediated by immune system, characterized by abnormal behavior, inflammatory cell infiltration of brain parenchyma and meninges, and accumulation of disease-specific antigens in neurons of the limbic system. "Based on this, some people boldly infer that: 'Humans originated from gene mutations caused by viruses'." Wu Chen said a special theory of human origin.
"Are you saying that these vines with the 'BDV Insertion-Type Bona Virus' have absorbed human DNA?" The Citadel Queen, "Rage Princess" Furiosa, thought of another possibility: "Or are these vines once humans?"
"To be precise, it was a mutant that was infected by the T virus and then killed by the ultimate antidote." Wu Chen said softly: Although the mutant was terminated, the T virus was transformed into another trait in the fight against the antiviral agent. So the new species also 'originated from the gene mutation caused by the virus'."
“Oh my God, my Lord, are you saying that the T virus transformed the flesh and blood of 70 billion zombies that had been completely killed by antiviral agents into... a forest?” The Valkyrie “Valkyrie” Megan Gale was trembling all over: “Just like ‘human beings originated from genetic mutations caused by viruses’. This ‘zombie forest’ in front of us is also caused by genetic mutations caused by the T virus?!”
"To be precise, it's the combined effect of the T virus and the antiviral agent." Wu Chen once again thought of the Iron Man mecha system in the Radam ecology of the alien advanced creature in "Space Knight Dibowei": "Be careful, this forest may be 'alive' in a way we can't understand. There are also mutant species lurking in the forest ecology."
"The corpses of 70 billion infected humans have turned into a 'zombie forest' covering the earth. So in the fragmented time and space of the post-biochemical apocalypse era, we have to search for and rescue the remaining humans." Valkyrie "Valkyrie" Megan Gale immediately found a key plot information: "The Red Queen once told the heroine Alice that satellites showed that there were still 4472 humans alive on the surface of the earth, and they would disappear within hours. Needless to say, the camps of these survivors who have not disappeared should all be guarded by the protagonists of the previous generations of "Resident Evil"."
"Yes, it seems that you already know the narrative context of the shelter." Wu Chen smiled happily, "It's like 'a memory that can't be easily erased'. Although the time and space of the plot of "Resident Evil" have long been broken, the protagonists of all generations are still unwilling to be easily erased. Just like the players of Broken City work together to fight against the great purge of the Cleanup Day. Both the players and the characters in the play are doing their best to continue the proof of existence."
"Since the owner of the plane elevator set the teleportation point at the 'world's tallest building', perhaps the nearby 'Novice Village' may have the members of the previous Resident Evil protagonists we are looking for." These words spoken by the Queen of the Citadel, "Princess Fury" Furiosa, are a plot interaction at the level of a heroine.
"That's it, Furiosa." Wu Chen's eyes were clear and his mind was transparent: "Meghan, let the drone swarm scan the entire Dubai Tower."
“Okay, my lord.” Valkyrie “Valkyrie” Megan Gale took action immediately.