"Mm, go ahead."

Professor Li Hongwei nodded, curious about what was about to be asked.

"Professor, regarding gene-targeted therapy, are there any professors in North City who are conducting in-depth research in this area?"

Zhao Heng asked slowly.

For patients with "Tree Man Syndrome," to cure them, gene-targeted therapy must be used.

If it's just a simple surgery, it can only solve the problem temporarily. Before long, it will recur.

"Gene-targeted therapy? Why are you asking about this?"

Upon hearing Zhao Heng's words, Professor Li Hongwei asked in some confusion.

"It's like this, Professor. Yesterday I admitted a patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis. Due to the severe proliferation of warty skin growths, they've already undergone seven surgeries. With the current treatments, to achieve a cure, we must try gene-targeted therapy."

Zhao Heng briefly explained the situation of this "Tree Man" patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis.

"Gene-targeted therapy? As far as I know, currently, no medical institution or biological laboratory in the country or around the world has the capability to cure epidermodysplasia verruciformis, this genetic disease, with gene-targeted therapy."

Professor Li Hongwei thought for a moment and said.

"I was too naive."

Hearing Professor Li Hongwei's words, Zhao Heng realized he had been somewhat presumptuous. Although epidermodysplasia verruciformis is relatively rare, China's large population means if any institution had managed to cure it with a gene-targeted approach, Zhao Heng wouldn't have found it difficult to obtain information on it.

"Xiao Zhao, it's good that you're eager to explore new treatments. However, for a genetic disease like epidermodysplasia verruciformis, neither domestically nor globally are we capable of curing it yet. Perhaps you could perform a thorough excision surgery, then use stem cell cultivation techniques to develop new epithelial cells, and then transplant them onto the patient. This might be more effective than simple skin grafting, significantly reducing the likelihood of recurrence."

Professor Li Hongwei thought for a moment and offered Zhao Heng a suggestion.

This is why Professor Li Hongwei is indeed a top professor. His vision and knowledge are indeed unmatched by ordinary professors. When one path is blocked, he immediately uses his vast experience and wisdom to provide Zhao Heng with a constructive suggestion.

"Mm, thank you, Professor."

Zhao Heng was initially a bit disappointed, feeling he had simplified the matter. He had thought of epidermodysplasia verruciformis as a genetic disease and considered curing it with gene-targeted therapy.

But he hadn't considered that current technology isn't yet advanced enough for a cure.

However, with Professor Li Hongwei's words, he suddenly realized his oversight, having focused too narrowly.

This also served as a reminder for Zhao Heng that not all complex cases he encounters can be cured.

Even though his golden finger is quite powerful, allowing him to acquire and integrate impressive skills and rich experiences from others, this capability also has its limitations.

That is, if no one in the medical field has conquered or studied something extensively, Zhao Heng's capabilities are confined to that level, unable to achieve a panacea.

The patients Zhao Heng had previously encountered, though they were difficult cases, were nonetheless treatable or curable with the current highest medical technology, so Zhao Heng's golden finger's limitations hadn't been exposed.

But now, in facing a patient with a rare genetic disorder, this limitation came to light.

Human effort sometimes reaches its limits—this was Zhao Heng's most sincere feeling at the moment.

Even with a golden finger, it's not omnipotent!

"Xiao Zhao, when I was younger, I too, like you, believed that with my ability, everything could be solved. But at my age, I know now that developing the first generation of EPS cells almost cost two generations of effort from both myself and my mentor. So, Xiao Zhao, when we conduct scientific research, we must keep a balanced mindset. Sometimes, not all problems can be solved."

Professor Li Hongwei spoke earnestly to Zhao Heng.

In his opinion, Zhao Heng could be the most gifted young person he had ever met, a talent that surpasses any genius he had seen.

But the principle of the bough being easily broken if overly rigid is one Professor Li Hongwei knows more than anyone. The more talented one is, the harder it is to withstand setbacks and failures, which is why he spoke so earnestly to Zhao Heng.

"Human effort sometimes reaches its limits."

Zhao Heng genuinely felt Professor Li Hongwei's goodwill, and he spoke with some emotion.

"As researchers, we must maintain a heart eager to learn, but at times, we also need to maintain a respect for this world. Speaking of diseases today, how many have been completely conquered by humanity? Many conditions that are said to be 'treated' are merely instances of symptom alleviation, at best a form of palliative care. And some diseases, the treatments humanity has developed are often like using one thousand soldiers to kill eight hundred enemies, far from ideal."

Li Hongwei said with a sigh, and coming from a top-notch life sciences professor, such words are particularly striking.

Such perspective is something beyond the reach of an average professor.

"Thank you, Professor."

Zhao Heng was moved upon hearing Professor Li Hongwei's sincere advice and expressed his gratitude once again.

"Don't get so caught up like this next time. Regarding the patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis you mentioned, using stem cell therapy could also yield very good results. Although it cannot cure, with proper treatment, the chances of recurrence will be very low."

Professor Li Hongwei advised Zhao Heng once again.

"Mm, I understand now, Professor."

Zhao Heng nodded; the treatment method was already in his grasp. He didn't need to look for a professor specializing in gene-targeted therapy; this time, he was indeed overlooking the near to seek what was far.

Leaving the School of Life Sciences, Zhao Heng felt significantly different.

On one hand, it was because Professor Li Hongwei developed the EPS cells, an astonishing achievement; on the other hand, Professor Li Hongwei's advice made Zhao Heng profoundly aware of the limitations of his golden finger.

This would be very beneficial for Zhao Heng's stable development in the future.

A person is not an omnipotent god; it's impossible to accomplish everything. If someone thinks they can do everything, then that person must be a lunatic.

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