"X Gene?"
Reed's expression shifted. "You mean that specific gene expression sequence belonging to you mutants?"
"Strictly speaking, not just mutants. In our world, the X gene is not some independently existing gene, but rather a set of special regulatory structures scattered throughout the human genome. Similar structures exist in almost all humans, but the vast majority remain silent, incomplete, or incapable of activation."
"True mutants possess a complete and active expression system. Under specific conditions, it triggers and ultimately forms what is called a mutant power."
After finishing, Miles added, "Most importantly, it doesn't only exist in our universe. The multiple universes I've experienced all have cases of X gene awakening; the only difference lies in the numbers."
"Do you have a complete reference model?" Reed asked immediately.
"Of course." Miles nodded, then snapped his fingers with a sharp snap.
The next second, the conference room system screen suddenly filled with vast amounts of gene sequence data.
"...Thank you."
Seeing this, Reed said instinctively, "Galactus believes Franklin can rid Him of His hunger... If we can truly find that hidden power within Franklin's body, perhaps we can also understand Galactus better..."
"Reed!" Susan reminded him coldly. "That is our child!"
"I know, I know."
Reed responded hurriedly, "I'm not going to use him for experiments, and certainly won't let him take risks just to study Galactus..."
At that, Reed took another deep breath, turned, and shouted, "Herbie, Herbie, where are you?"
"Prep a new gene sequencing project, we'd better finish within eight hours..."
The next day, morning.
Johnny put on his spacesuit in his room, continuously playing the video recording of the Silver Surfer in his helmet visor.
Susan pushed the door open, saw the scene, and waved her hand.
Feeling a sudden breeze, Johnny hurriedly opened his