2013北师大版高二下Unit20《New Frontiers》(Lesson 3).pptVIP

2. We’ll crack the genetic code and conquer cancer. As scientists learn more about the genetic code and the way cells work at the molecular 10 level, many serious diseases----cancer, for one----will become less threatening. Using manufactured “therapeutic” viruses , doctors will be able to replace cancer ---- causing damaged DNA with healthy genes , probably administered by a pill or injection. 3. Well live longer (120 years?). 21st– century strides in genetic medicine may let us control and even reverse the process. But before we push scientists to do more, consider: Do we really want to liv