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057. Technology of The Future

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nanotechnology
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destiny
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to foresee
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genetically modified
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genome
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to envisage
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designer baby
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to clone
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nuclear family
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globalization
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global village
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extraterrestrial being
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gulf
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genetic engineering
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gene therapy
nanotechnology
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the study of working with incredibly tiny materials and devices to create new technologies and applications

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destiny
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the events or situations that are predetermined or inevitable for a person, often believed to be controlled by a higher power

to foresee
to foresee
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to know or predict something before it happens

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genetically modified
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/dʒɛnˈɛɾɪkli mˈɑːdɪfˌaɪd/

having had an altered genetic structure in order to serve a particular purpose, such as being more resistant to disease, bearing more fruit, etc.

genome
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the complete set of genetic material of any living thing

to envisage
to envisage
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to imagine something in one's mind, often considering it as a possible future scenario

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designer baby
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/dɪzˈaɪnɚ bˈeɪbi/

a baby whose genetic makeup has been intentionally modified or selected by genetic engineering techniques to possess specific desired traits or characteristics

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to clone
to clone
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to create an exact genetic copy of an organism or replicate something closely

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nuclear family
nuclear family
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/nˈuːklɪɹ fˈæmɪli/

a family consisting of two parents and their children, but not any other relatives

globalization
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the fact that the cultures and economic systems around the world are becoming connected and similar as a result of improvement in communications and development of multinational corporations

global village
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/ɡlˈoʊbəl vˈɪlɪdʒ/

‌the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems

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extraterrestrial being
extraterrestrial being
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/ˌɛkstɹətɚɹˈɛstɹɪəl bˈiːɪŋ/

a life form that originates from outside Earth, often imagined to come from other planets, moons, or galaxies

gulf
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a deep, wide chasm or separation, often used to describe a large, profound gap or difference between two things

genetic engineering
genetic engineering
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/dʒɛnˈɛɾɪk ˌɛndʒɪnˈɪɹɪŋ/

the science or process of deliberately modifying the features of a living organism by changing its genetic information

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gene therapy
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/dʒˈiːn θˈɛɹəpi/

a medical approach that involves altering or replacing genes in a person's cells to treat or prevent genetic diseases

What is "gene therapy"?

Gene therapy is a medical treatment that aims to treat or prevent diseases by changing the genetic structure of cells. It involves inserting genetic material into a person's cells to correct abnormal genes or provide new functions. Gene therapy can potentially replace missing or flawed genes, activate existing genes, or change how genes work in the body. This approach shows potential for treating inherited disorders like cystic fibrosis and certain types of cancer by addressing the underlying genetic causes.

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