Errors of the Human Body Page #2

I almost liberated your mouse.

- I didn't know it was you.

- It's me.

Your lecture, I really

liked it. Great images.

Thank you. I guess.

I was thinking

maybe you'd like to look at some

things I've been working on?

In kind of a similar vein, you know?

Yeah. Why not.

- Good. We should have a drink.

- Sure.

What about tonight?

Will you excuse me a minute?

Excuse me. Sorry.

- No thank you. I quit.

- You quit?

Yeah.

I guess it has been a while

since I've seen you last.

Yeah, that was your choice.

I'm sorry. You know, I...

I don't want it to be awkward.

I don't either.

You know, I have been

watching you, though.

I've been watching your rise.

Read all your papers.

Very impressive.

You're the one who got Samuel

to approach me, right?

You know, I... I felt like I'd

hit a wall with my research.

And, you know, I heard what you

were dealing with in America,

so I thought perhaps

you'd like to come over.

I don't know, to be honest,

I didn't expect you to say yes.

What have I said yes to?

I can show you.

- Let's go back.

- Good, cos my ass is cold.

Have a seat.

Okay, so.

Now here...

This is a typical regeneration cycle.

About ten weeks from amputation

to full regeneration. Yes?

Yes.

Okay, so now watch this one.

Did you see?

Ah, missed it.

I'll play it again. Watch closely.

You're kidding, right?

That's not possible.

When I inserted the Easter Gene,

I found it accelerated

the natural regeneration

capacity of the axolotls,

way beyond anything

I could have imagined.

But since then, I've refined

the genetic code further.

Wait a minute, what 'Easter Gene'?

What are you talking about?

Look...

I labeled only the transplanted

Easter Gene cells with the GFP.

They were localized

in the wound area,

but then they completely

took over. Look for yourself.

That's ah...

I've even had success regenerating

severely damaged

brain and spinal tissue.

I mean, can you imagine the

possibilities for this in humans?

- Jesus Christ...

- Exactly! Easter.

Why haven't you published this?

I dunno.

A discovery's not a cure.

Even so, I mean...

- It won't even uptake in mice.

- What happens when you try?

Nothing.

I've been stuck for six months now.

And then I thought:

f anyone could help me

with the molecular mechanism,

to help me activate it in mammals...

You know, I'm sorry, I've got an

appointment with Samuel right now.

But what do you think about,

you know, discussing this later

over dinner, at my place?

- What are you doing tonight?

- Nothing.

I can cook something

for you. German.

- I like German.

- Don't worry. It's not a date.

Hey!

Hey...

Looks like we're having a drink

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