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2013考研英语一阅读翻译 2013年考研英语一阅读理解部分共包含三篇文章，题目分别为：《A brain cell lasts a lifetime, but most of its DNA gets replaced every month》（一个脑细胞一生持续存在，但它的大部分DNA每月都会被更换一次），《Why are elephants so big?》（为什么大象这样大？）和《Farming the deep blue——海鲜养殖》。1. A brain cell lasts a lifetime, but most of its DNA gets replaced every month这篇文章主要讲述了生命中最重要的细胞之一——大脑细胞。文章指出虽然脑细胞可以持续一生，但其中大部分的DNA每月都会被更换一次。这个发现颠覆了过去人们对细胞的认识，以为细胞一旦形成DNA就不再改变。相关参考内容如下：- Scientists have discovered that the DNA in most brain cells gets replaced every month, challenging the previous belief that cells dont change their DNA once formed.- The discovery was made by a team of scientists at the University of Utah, who conducted experiments on mice and found that the DNA in the neurons of the hippocampus, a region of the brain responsible for memory and learning, gets replaced every 30 days.- The study suggests that the replacement of DNA in brain cells may play a role in the brains ability to adapt and learn new information.- The findings may have implications for understanding brain diseases such as Alzheimers, as well as potential treatments that target DNA replacement in brain cells.- Further research is needed to determine whether the same DNA replacement process occurs in human brain cells, and what factors contribute to the rate of DNA replacement.2. Why are elephants so big?这篇文章主要探讨了大象为什么会如此巨大的原因。文章通过比较大象的身体特征和其他动物的特征，分析了大象体型巨大的原因。相关参考内容如下：- Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, with adult males weighing up to seven tons and standing over three meters tall.- The size of elephants can be attributed to a combination of genetic factors and the environment in which they live.- Elephants have a slow growth rate, which allows their bodies to continue growing for a longer period of time compared to other animals.- The large size of elephants also provides certain advantages, such as increased reach for foraging and a better ability to defend against predators.- Another factor contributing to the size of elepha