In an interview via Skype, Tom Perls said the same technique used to predict long life may also be used to predict whether a person might eventually develop certain diseases.

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Well what if we could develop ways using engineering techniques to extend the life of an organ, so it didn't have to get it where it went so quickly?

如果我们能够发展,一种工程方法,延长器官的保存时间,就没有必要赶得那么紧了

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As the cost of the needed genetic tests continues to decline, he predicts doctors will be able to screen patients for diseases they may not develop until later in life, and recommend ways to avoid them.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14