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Would you like to know when you'll die? It's a scary question for many, but one which could be answered using a new blood test. Spanish scientists have invented such a test that they say will estimate how much longer you will live. The $700 test measures the length of telomeres in our DNA. Telomeres control how often our cells divide to make new ones and are thus responsible for aging. They limit the length of our lifespan. The company behind the project, Life Length, says the test will give people an idea of the speed at which they are ageing and a prediction of when the end might come. Critics have been quick to attack the test. They say it is unethical, unreliable, and could lead to insurance firms demanding people take the test before issuing policies.
Researchers say the test could lead to breakthroughs in age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer's and heart disease. Professor Jerry Shay, a consultant for Life Length, admitted people are right to be wary of the new test. He said: "People might say, 'If I know I'm going to die in 10 years, I'll spend all my money now', or 'If I'm going to live for 40 years, I'll be more conservative in my lifestyle'. He added: "The worrying thing is that if this information ever got to a point where it is believable, insurance companies would start requiring it in terms of insuring people.” Maria Blasco, inventor of the test, believes it is important, saying: "It will be useful for you to know your biological age. Maybe you would change your lifestyle habits if you find you have short telomeres."
中文翻译
想知道自己的死期吗?许多人认为这个话题毛骨悚然,但只要通过全新血液检测,这个问题迎刃而解
研究人员表示,这类检测或将治愈如老年痴呆,心脏病等老年性病
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重点讲解
1.lead to 导致
例句:Heart failure led to her father's death.
心力衰竭导致她父亲的死亡
。2.heart disease 心脏病
例句:You should not consume any oil if you have heart disease.
如果你患有心脏病,最好就不要摄入任何油脂
。3.responsible for 是…的原由
例句:Ludlam was responsible for making Ridiculous Theatre something of a cult.
荒诞派戏剧的风靡要归功于勒德拉姆
。4.insurance company 保险公司
例句:She learned her insurance had been canceled by Pacific Mutual Insurance Company.
她得知自己的保险已经被太平洋互助保险公司中止了
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