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Topic: Rejuvenation – Pt.1
Part1: Video
Aging is inevitable, but some advancements in science have shown possible ways to slow down that process. In this video, we learn about the disposable soma theory and about the daf-2 gene.
Vocabulary:
working order: (n.) (usually of a machine) functioning properly
diminish: (v.) become weaker or less
starve: (v.) (of an organism) be in a state of severe hunger
lifespan: (n.) the length of time an organism lives
counter-intuitive: (adj.) (of an idea or system) works in the opposite way that logic or intuition would indicate
(something) is not at the top of (one’s) list: (idiom) not one’s priority.
Part2: Video
Daf-2 gene: (n.) a gene that regulates an organism’s abilities to grow and reproduce when activated. When disrupted, it enhances resistance to stressors like heat and starvation, making the organism go into survival mode.
fool (someone) into thinking (something): (v.) trick someone and make them believe something false
roundworm: (n.) a type of parasite
in one fell swoop: (idiom) a transformation happens in one decisive action or movement
mutant: (n.) an organism that has had its DNA altered naturally or artificially
pathogen: (n.) any virus, parasite or similar.
