VOA慢速英语:“僵尸细胞”：研究人员对抗人体衰老的过程

mice – n. very small animals that have pointed noses and long, thin tails

suspended animation – n. a state in which the processes of the body, such as blood circulation, stop or become very slow for a period of time while a person or animal is unconscious

cataract(s) – n. a condition in which a part of your eye called the lens becomes cloudy and you cannot see well

diabetes – n. a serious disease in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in your blood because it does not have enough insulin

enthusiasm – n. a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy

rigorous – adj. done carefully and with a lot of attention to detail