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【TED】Tal Danino: We can use bacteria to detect cancer (and maybe treat it)
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CUChou posted on 2015/06/16Ever wondered if tiny bacteria could help us fight cancer? This fascinating TED talk dives into how programmed bacteria can be used for cancer detection and even treatment, showcasing cutting-edge science! You'll pick up some amazing advanced vocabulary related to synthetic biology and medical research along the way.
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treat
US /trit/
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UK /tri:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- To use medical methods to try to cure an illness
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something you buy for others as a surprise present
- something that tastes good and that is not eaten often
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US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
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UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
- Adjective
- Making a negative judgment of something
- Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
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US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
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UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
- Adverb
- As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- In a definite and clear manner.
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US /ˈprɛzəns/
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UK /ˈprezns/
- Noun
- The same place or area that a person is
- Ability to reach a market, group of people etc.
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