Chapter 338 I just want to buy a good gun
“How ridiculous! This is simply ridiculous!”
“Is this Chinese scholar serious? I think this This scholar completely failed to consider the entire research background. He probably did not even read Professor Sylvain’s work.”
“Why did he have the courage to send it to our email?”
“You also said that the accuracy of the experiment was 100% after repeated multiple sets of comparison experiments. ? Doesn’t he know that fraud is best described by ambiguity? ”
"Perhaps he remembered the wrong day and thought today is April Fool's Day? Hahaha..."
"Zheng Dalu? Why haven't I heard of this scholar's name? Does anyone here know him?"
< br>"The signed work unit is Huaguo Evergreen Biotechnology...Has anyone heard of this company?"
"Please forgive my ignorance."
"Obviously, this is A bad speculator."
A group of blond and blue-eyed expert editors are sitting around a horseshoe-shaped table, holding an internal draft selection meeting.
"The Willow Leaf" is internationally recognized as one of the most influential and top medical journals.
This seemingly ordinary meeting held in front of the editorial office of "The Lancet" is famous in the medical research community around the world.
The special editors here are all well-known scholars from all over the world. They select about 30 papers from a large number of submissions every week, and screen the breakthrough academic research papers for publication.
Unlike most of the expert editors below, the somewhat rigid-looking German editor-in-chief Hoffmann, who was sitting in the main seat, frowned as he looked at the article in his hand.
"Gentlemen, if you can, put aside your prejudices about this paper first, and I would like to ask everyone to re-evaluate it objectively."
"Editor-in-Chief, you are also an expert professor in neurology. Could it be that Do you really think this is necessary?”
“Yeah, who does he think he is? A fighter who wants to challenge authority?” Another editor also sneered.
In the eyes of many people, this is a pure waste of time.
Hoffman was not very surprised by the reaction of his colleagues.
After all... strange animals will be protected, but strange people will be ostracized.
The same is true in academic circles.
However, he still shook his head seriously.
“Authority? For us scientific researchers, authority is the last thing that should appear unless it finally becomes the truth.
We are professionals, so we must carefully treat each Articles are analyzed
Determine whether it is a clinical advance, a plagiarized paper, or a study truly worthy of publication.
Of course, it also includes whether the author has actually completed the research work he mentioned in the paper...
But obviously, we have not completed any of the above. .
At least in my opinion, this paper provides us with another novel research idea, which is very enlightening. It does not seem to be something written by an unlearned speculator.
Research in the field of Alzheimer's disease can be said to have made no progress for decades. I think we may need such different voices.
That’s why I got it past the first draft. ”
In fact, as an expert in this field, Hoffman was originally very dissatisfied with the slow progress of Alzheimer’s disease treatment research and development.
After all...
A gloomy look flashed in his eyes
Needless to say, the editor-in-chief of a top publication is a master. When I saw this paper for the first time, I didn’t know why, but I was instantly amazed.
It's like being in a maze where you can't find your way, and suddenly someone opens a door for you...
Even if that door looks so illusory...
"Objectively speaking, I think I can’t tell there’s anything imprecise about this paper.
Even. As of...I can't find any suspicious loopholes in it, and as the editor-in-chief said, its research ideas are quite groundbreaking!
If the experimental data in this paper are true, it won't even be used. Modify it, I recommend it as the front page. ”
A younger editor saw the editor's support, so he stood up and truthfully expressed his thoughts.
"Cake seller! Front page? Are you kidding? It will cause an uproar!"
"However, purely in theory, this article does have its scientific research Value.
Well... we should talk about the price. The value is subversive..."
"The premise of your suggestion is the authenticity of this paper. If such an unconfirmed paper is published, once it is confirmed that the data is false, it will have a negative impact on our Liuye Feidao. Reputation is a heavy blow!
Have you forgotten that Harvard Medical School’s cardiac stem cell research paper was falsified not long ago, leading to a large number of retractions? "
"Yes, the aftermath of that incident has not yet passed, and those media with a keen sense of smell are still staring at us all day long. I do not recommend publishing such a sensational and very vulnerable article at this time. . "
"It seems that this paper is very controversial, so I reserve my opinion. After all, neurology is not my area of expertise. "
"Well...my suggestion is to provide an opportunity for the author to answer questions about the experimental data..."
"I think..."
After several minutes of discussion, Hoffman nodded, hesitated for a moment, and finally made a decision.
“Then I’ll put this article aside for the time being. I will ask my friends at PFE to help me conduct an independent review of it.”
(PFE: International pharmaceutical giant Ruihui)
< br>"Independent review?" All the editors were a little surprised.
Ordinary manuscripts do not need to use this level of review standards.
After all, independent review…that costs money!
However, considering the condition of Hoffman's wife, everyone has some understanding of his behavior.
“Although I think this is a bit redundant, according to Professor Zheng, this kind of experiment is repeatable, so it shouldn’t be difficult to verify it.”
“Okay. ! I agree!”
After the manuscript selection meeting was over, Hoffman opened his computer and sent the relevant information of this paper to his friend Richard’s email.
Then I made an international long distance call...
...
On the other side of the ocean, Gotham City.
PFE headquarters, R&D center office.
"Richard, you failed again! Again and again!
How many years has it been? Your bad news is just like those little ghosts who come knocking on your door on Halloween to trick-or-treat!
How much more budget do you want to take from me this time? ah!
Well, I have to tell you good news. The president's office has decided to cancel your group's scientific research funding for the second half of the year!
Stop! Don't tell me how promising it is. I know better than you that it can make us a lot of money, but only if you research this damn Alzheimer's disease targeted drug!
If you can’t get it out, you are just a bottomless pit that you can only get in but cannot get out of!
If you don't want the entire team to pack up and leave, then quickly submit a feasible research project to me.
Remember! Don’t let me hear the word “Alzheimer’s” again in this project, not a single letter!
Now, close the door and leave me alone to calm down! ”
After a while, a bald, middle-aged white man who looked to be in his fifties walked out of the office with a somewhat disgraced look.
Richard returned to his office dejectedly, helpless. He leaned back in his chair and looked at the messy documents on the desk in front of him in a daze
Yes, how many years?
It seems to have been sixteen years...
Ever since graduating from Ph.D., he has been immersed in this field, thinking that one day he can become famous.
However, after so many years, he seemed to be on a path of no return.
There was always someone telling him in his ears... It's almost there, it's almost there...
However, more than ten years have passed, but there is still no end in sight...
Should... we really should give up...
"Professor, how are you?" the assistant in the office He cautiously approached and asked.
“Alas!”
A long sigh said everything.
The young assistant sighed when he saw this.
It may not be long before I start sending out resumes again...
"Ding-a-ling-ring!"
At this moment, the phone on the table suddenly rang.
Richard picked up weakly.
"Hello!"
[Richard, it's me, your old friend Hoffman. ]
"Hoffman, if you are here to reminisce, unfortunately, I am not in the mood today..."
[Oh! That's unfortunate. I'm not here to reminisce, but to discuss business with you. Do you want to accept an independent investigation worth ten thousand dollars? 】
“Well...”
Considering the team's tight finances, Richard became immediately enthusiastic.
"Of course, my old friend, it seems that your journal has encountered a valuable research paper?"
[Well...it's hard to say now, but I am willing to do this Make some efforts...
I have sent the materials to your mailbox, and I’ll leave the rest to you! 】
Richard immediately turned on the computer...,
"Yes! I've received it, let me take a look first... uh..."
After quickly browsing the abstract of the paper, Richard's eyes suddenly widened.
"I said, are you kidding? Don't you know that Professor Sylvain is my best friend?"
[Hypocritical pandering is the poison of friendship, sincere criticism is friendly I think your closest friends won't mind the small gift. 】
“Uh...”
After being choked, Richard could only roll his eyes and drop the sentence.
"For the sake of the lovely 'Knife', I will reply to you as soon as possible!"
Richard hung up the phone, reluctantly steeled himself, and began to read it carefully. The content of the paper in the email...
Half an hour later...
“Hiss~”
Although Hoffman is also an expert in neurology, how can he compare with Richard who is working on this track day and night?
These data look like... there are no traces of fraud at all...
And... would anyone be stupid enough to tell a lie that can be exposed almost instantly?
Even without experimental verification, Richard has already made his own judgment intuitively...
But...how is this possible?
That is a pioneering paper that ranks among the top five cited in related fields and has been cited more than 2,300 times!
Holding the printed document, his expression changed.
This paper was like a bolt of lightning piercing his deep and dark night sky!
The road of no return in front of us is still the road of no return, with no end in sight.
However...another road suddenly appeared in front of him...
"What's wrong, Professor?" The assistant looked at him with some confusion.
“Go! Prepare for the verification experiment!”
“Huh? But it’s almost lunch time?”
“Immediately! Immediately! Call everyone, I I want you to get the results as quickly as possible! Otherwise, you will go out to have lunch with the homeless!"
"Okay, Professor!"
Seeing the professor's red eyes and the ferocious look staring at him, the assistant who had never seen such a posture was immediately frightened and ran to the laboratory...
Sunrise and sunset...
Until 8pm.
"Zi~ZiZi~"
Richard, who was standing by the test bench, had bloodshot eyes. Before the data in the printer was printed out, he couldn't wait to pick it up. The document was compared with the paper data in hand.
PFE is worthy of being an international giant, and the laboratory equipment is luxurious, far beyond what Evergreen Biotech's fledgling laboratory can compare with.
Even many materials and samples are readily available.
In addition, we are doing similar related research.
It only took less than a day for Richard's team to repeat the experiment as described in the paper.
Richard looked at the still warm data for a while, and then looked at the data in the paper, his eyes gradually widened, and then turned red...
"What the fuck!"
Listening to his mentor's foul language, the assistant, who probably already knew what happened, couldn't help but swallow.
"Professor, this paper...is it true?"
What answered him was Richard's face gradually becoming ferocious...
"Where is my gun?" ? Where's my gun? I'm going to kill that bastard!"
Sixteen years of youth and hard work!
Why are you telling me now that everything is fake? !
Richard's sanity collapsed instantly!
"Professor! Calm down! Calm down!" The assistant was so frightened that he hugged Richard quickly.
"Professor Sylvain is your best friend!"
"Hell, even if he is my beloved relative and friend today, I will kill him with one shot!" Richard struggled crazily.
Sixteen years of hard work have gone up in smoke...
No money is being made, and all the work is in vain!
It is a pity that I have let down my good time and have no hope for my country and my family...
Then what is the meaning of my life?
It turns out that at the beginning, what I was walking on was really a road of no return...
How many sixteen years can there be in life?
My aunt has become a mother-in-law, and her hair has turned gray. But you tell me... the wait was in vain? !
This kind of pain... who the hell can understand? !
The assistant was worried that his mentor would be impulsive, so he hugged him and quickly comforted him.
"Professor! Professor, listen to me, we are thinking in a good direction, this is not entirely a bad thing.
Doesn't it mean that we have a new research direction?
Our team There is still a future. When the company hears this news and sees new hope, it will definitely continue to invest more!
< br>By the way, the most important thing now is to report it to the company quickly. This is also a great achievement!
Otherwise, once the news leaks out, not only our company, but all the companies that have organized related research will definitely cry out. Even good stock prices have to plummet, and we have to remind the company to stop losses quickly!”
"Huh?"
Richard stopped struggling immediately.
"What...did you just say?"
"Uh...I told you to remind the company to stop losses?"
"No, go ahead."
"The previous sentence... maybe the stock price will have to..."
At this point, the assistant was stunned for a moment, and then slowly widened his eyes.
The master and the apprentice looked at each other for a moment...The atmosphere suddenly became weird...
"Professor..."
"Ahem! Don't get me wrong, I just want to buy something. A good gun.”
Assistant: "..."
Think about it.
"Um...Professor, you know that I have just started working and my money is tight. Your salary is so high. Can you lend me some money first?"
"You..." Richard's eyes widened. .
“Hey! Professor, please don’t get me wrong, I just want to hire a good lawyer for you...”
Richard: "..." (End of Chapter)