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Can humans be trusted with control over genetics? - Michael Vazquez and Raye Ploeger

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Learning Stats

B2

Nivel MCER

720

Total Words

317

Unique Words

6/10

Dificultad

Vocabulary Diversity 44%

Subtítulos (84 segments)

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Andre and Leslie are a deaf couple who have recently decided to have a child,

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and they’re considering using a process called preimplantation genetic diagnosis.

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In PGD, an embryo is screened for genetic conditions

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before being transferred into the uterus,

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allowing prospective parents to exclude embryos

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with unwanted genetic conditions.

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However, Andre and Leslie are considering using PGD to ensure deafness

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in their child.

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While the couple is uneasy exercising such profound control

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Key Vocabulary (22)

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

experience A2 verb

To experience means to have something happen to you or to feel a particular emotion or physical sensation. It involves living through an event and gaining knowledge or awareness from it.

best A2 adjective

The superlative form of 'good,' describing something that is of the highest quality, excellence, or effectiveness compared to all others in a group. It is used to identify the top-ranking item or person in a specific category.

different A1 adjective

unlike

"Different colors."

culture C1 noun

Culture refers to the shared beliefs, customs, social behaviors, and intellectual achievements that characterize a specific group of people or society. In an academic context, it encompasses the entire system of transmitted patterns of behavior and knowledge that guide how a community interacts with the world.

genetic B2 verb

Relating to genes or heredity, describing traits, characteristics, or diseases passed from parents to offspring through DNA. It is frequently used to explain the biological origin of physical features or medical conditions.

child A1 noun

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

"The child is important."

future A1 noun

The future refers to the period of time that will happen after the present moment. It describes events, situations, and possibilities that have not yet occurred.

"The future is important."

hearing A1 noun

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

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