Should we stop ageing? Scientists say it could soon be easy to live for much longer without getting any older. But is it a good idea?
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Wisdom of the world's oldest man
Should we stop ageing? Scientists say it could soon be easy to live for much longer without getting any older. But is it a good idea?
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What's happening?
The world's oldest man has died. He was called Saturnino de la Fuente Garcia. He was 112 years old.
Saturnino held a world record for his age. But more people are living longer.
Now, scientists say they could cureTo cause to become completely free of a disease or other unhealthy condition. ageingGrowing older. We all begin the process of ageing from when they are born. As children move toward adulthood, they become taller and stronger. Older adults start to become weaker..
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They will use DNA to stop people getting older. We will live for longer but stay fit and healthy.
Some people think this is a bad idea.
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Should we stop ageing?
Yes! It would be great. We could spend more time with our family. People would not get ill. Life would be much better.
No! It is not good to mess with nature. It could go wrong. If it works, there will be too many people on Earth!
Keywords
Cure - To cause to become completely free of a disease or other unhealthy condition.
Ageing - Growing older. We all begin the process of ageing from when they are born. As children move toward adulthood, they become taller and stronger. Older adults start to become weaker.
Wisdom of the world’s oldest man
Glossary
Cure - To cause to become completely free of a disease or other unhealthy condition.
Ageing - Growing older. We all begin the process of ageing from when they are born. As children move toward adulthood, they become taller and stronger. Older adults start to become weaker.