Due to the feverish progress of the "Biological Era" project, Osborn has now conquered over 4,000 types of genetic diseases. It only needs a bit more time to meet the mission requirements.
Although the system mission isn't complete yet, these experiments allow Harry to confidently say that there are few genetic engineering experts in this World more authoritative than him.
"Sir, the genetic disease DNA database has been cross-referenced. No matching gene sequences were found."
Ois's voice rang out, announcing that Felicia was suffering from an extremely rare condition.
"Alright, then let's look at the section controlling melanin production."
As soon as Harry finished speaking, the holographic display shifted, now showing segments of Felicia's DNA.
According to the test results, Felicia's hair turning white wasn't due to a lack of melanin, but because the melanin had undergone a transformation into a "White Pigment." This protein could still provide the protective effects of melanin, and it even enhanced physical flexibility and vitality.
But the cost was an increased rate of cellular oxidation—in other words, rapid aging.
"Sir, no issues were found in these sequences; the possibility of genetic mutation can be ruled out." Ois quickly completed the fitting search; this sequence was normal.
Harry frowned. This meant there were no changes in the base pair sequences, and the chromosomes were normal as well.
"Zoom in on this sequence. I want to see the state of these bases."
Upon zooming in, Harry found the cause: the gene sequences responsible for melanin production had undergone methylation. This caused Felicia's genes to express different traits without the base pairs themselves being altered.
So, this was an epigenetic issue.
Seeing Harry remain silent, Felicia spoke up: "What's wrong? Has the Chairman run into a difficult problem?"
Through his psionic vision, Harry could tell that although her tone was light, she was still somewhat nervous.
After all, this was making her age faster—what woman wouldn't be afraid of that?
"It's not too big of a problem," Harry said, rubbing his chin.
It wasn't a huge problem, but it was certainly an issue. Epigenetic phenomena don't exist in isolation, especially since this change was caused by the World's most mysterious Gamma Rays.
Harry could use gene therapy to replace this sequence with a normal one, but until he fully understood the mechanism producing this change and improved it, the newly inserted sequence might still undergo methylation.
Still, it was a viable treatment plan.
Thinking of this, Harry began designing the gene drug. This technology was provided by the system, and Osborn had basically mastered it.
"Is that it?" After the injection, Felicia looked at her hair; it was still white.
The effects of gene therapy take time to manifest, as it takes time for an organism to synthesize proteins.
"It's not a complete cure yet, but it's not far off." Harry waved his hand, and all the equipment in the room retracted.
The room quickly returned to its previous cozy design. Felicia sat up and was about to reach for her clothes, but Harry stopped her.
"In light of your previous provocative behavior, this Chairman has decided to give you a lesson. Since you took your clothes off, don't put them back on."
As he spoke, Harry also took off his clothes.
Meanwhile, at a secret research facility, Norman and General Ross were observing the birth of cyborg soldiers.
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