Gene treatments are being credited with permitting several children born with deafness to hear again. 

允许几个患有耳聋的孩子再次听到基因治疗。 

Gene therapy is a medical treatment that aims to change a few of a patient’s genes to cure a genetic disease. 

基因治疗是一种医疗，旨在改变一些患者的基因来治愈遗传疾病。 

A small study recently published in The Lancet reported improvements in the hearing in five of six children who were treated in China.

 最近在《柳叶刀》上发表的一项小型研究报告说，在中国接受治疗的六名儿童中有五名听证会有所改善。 

Around the same time, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the U.S. eastern state of Pennsylvania announced similar improvements in an 11-year-old boy treated there. And earlier, Chinese researchers published a study showing similar improvements in two other children. 

大约在同一时间，美国东部宾夕法尼亚州的费城儿童医院宣布在那里接受治疗的11岁男孩进行了类似的改善。 早些时候，中国研究人员发表了一项研究，显示了另外两个孩子的相似改善。 

The experimental methods, or therapies, target only one rare condition. But scientists say similar treatments could someday help many more children with other kinds of deafness caused by genes. 

实验方法或疗法仅针对一种罕见条件。 但是科学家说，有一天类似的治疗可能会帮助更多的儿童患有基因引起的其他耳聋。 

Around the world, 34 million children have deafness or hearing loss. And information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says genes are responsible for up to 60 percent of cases. 

在世界各地，有3400万儿童有耳聋或听力损失。 美国疾病控制与预防中心的信息说，基因最多造成60％的病例。 

Deafness caused by genes is passed down from parents to children. It is called hereditary deafness. It is the latest condition scientists are targeting with gene therapy. Gene therapy is already approved to treat illnesses such as sickle cell disease and severe hemophilia. 

由基因引起的耳聋从父母传给孩子。 这被称为遗传性耳聋。 这是科学家使用基因治疗的最新疾病。 基因疗法已经被批准用于治疗诸如镰状细胞疾病和严重血友病之类的疾病。 

Children with hereditary deafness often get a device called a cochlear implant that helps them hear sound. 

具有遗传性耳聋的孩子通常会得到一种称为人工耳蜗的设备，该设备可以帮助他们听到声音。

“No treatment could reverse hearing loss…That’s why we were always trying to develop a therapy,” said Zheng-Yi Chen of Boston’s Mass Eye and Ear, a treatment center for eye and ear problems. He is a writer of the study published in The Lancet. “We couldn’t be more happy or excited about the results.” 

“没有治疗可以逆转听力的损失……这就是为什么我们总是试图开发一种疗法的原因，”波士顿大众眼睛和耳朵的郑杨说。 他是该研究发表在柳叶刀上的作者。 “我们对结果感到高兴或兴奋。

”The team recorded videos of patients. One shows a baby, who formerly could not hear at all, looking back in response to a doctor’s words six weeks after treatment. Another shows a little girl 13 weeks after treatment repeating father, mother, grandmother, sister, and “I love you.”

团队录制了病人的视频。 一个人显示了一个婴儿，他以前根本听不到，在治疗六周后回顾一下医生的话。 另一个人在治疗后13周表明了一个小女孩，重复父亲，母亲，祖母，姐姐和“我爱你”。 

All the children in the experiments have a condition that is believed to cause two to eight percent of hereditary deafness. It is caused by changes in a gene responsible for an inner ear protein called otoferlin, which helps hair cells send sound signals to the brain.

实验中的所有孩子都有一种据信造成遗传性耳聋的二至8％的疾病。 它是由负责内耳蛋白的基因变化引起的，该蛋白称为Otoferlin，该蛋白可以帮助毛细胞向大脑发送声学信号。

Therizinosaurs lumbered around the Earth on their hind legs tens of millions of years ago. Some researchers have likened them to giant feathered sloths. Every species discovered so far had three fingers with strikingly long claws on each hand. But this new discovery in Mongolia only had two.

镰刀龙是一类在数千万年前的地球上用后肢缓慢行走的恐龙。一些研究人员把它们比作巨大的长有羽毛的树懒。在此之前发现的每种镰刀龙每只手上都有三个指，每个指上都长有醒目的长爪。但本次在蒙古发现的新品种只有两个指。 

At about three metres in length and weighing more than a quarter of a ton, it was a medium sized dinosaur. And despite their sharp claws' nightmarish appearance, this reptile was not a predator. Instead, it's thought to have used its hands to grasp vegetation.

这种镰刀龙体长三米，体重超过四分之一吨，属于中型大小的恐龙。虽然它们的利爪看起来颇为可怕，但这种爬行动物并非掠食者。科学家认为它们其实是用手来抓取植物而非猎物。

词汇表

lumbered 缓慢地行走
hind 后部的，后面的
feathered 有羽毛的
sloths 树懒
strikingly 醒目地，显著地
claws 爪子
nightmarish 可怕的，噩梦般的
predator 掠食者
grasp 抓握，抓取
vegetation 植物，植被

Beta-amyloids are substances linked to problems in the brain including Alzheimer’s disease. When scientists injected mice with beta-amyloids, the substance left the brain faster when the animals were sleeping. β-淀粉样蛋白是与包括阿尔茨海默氏病在内的大脑问题有关的物质。 当科学家向小鼠注射β淀粉样蛋白时，该物质在动物睡觉时会更快地离开大脑。 

It is not clear exactly how the system works. However, some research has shown that the movement of blood vessels might help move the waste-clearing fluid where it needs to go. 目前尚不清楚系统如何工作。 但是，一些研究表明，血管的运动可能有助于将废水清除液移动到需要的地方。 

Finding the system in humans is not easy. Regular MRI scans can show some of the fluid-filled channels. But Piantino said the scans do not show their purpose. 在人类中找到系统并不容易。 常规的MRI扫描可以显示一些充满流体的通道。 但是Piantino说，扫描没有显示出其目的。 

To find out more, his team at Oregon Health & Science University injected a substance called a tracer into five patients. The tracer “lit up” during MRI scans. Twenty-four to 48 hours later, the tracer material was seen moving through the brain using the channels as in the earlier research on mice. 为了了解更多信息，他在俄勒冈州健康与科学大学的团队向五名患者注入了一种名为示踪剂的物质。 示踪剂在MRI扫描过程中“点亮”。 二十四到48小时后，观察到示踪剂的材料使用通道在大脑中移动，就像对小鼠的早期研究一样。

 
Rochester’s Dr. Maiken Nedergaard predicts that the study will increase interest in how brain waste clearance connects to people’s health. 罗切斯特（Rochester）的Maiken Nedergaard博士预测，这项研究将增加对脑浪费清除如何与人们健康相关的兴趣。 

But to test if better sleep or other treatments might really increase waste clearance and improve health, researchers "have to be able to measure glymphatic function in people,” said Dr. Jeff Iliff. He is with the University of Washington and has helped lead waste-clearance research. The question is whether the new study might point to ways of measuring the process. 但是，要测试更好的睡眠或其他治疗方法是否确实可以增加废物清除并改善健康状况，研究人员“必须能够衡量人们的同变功能，” Jeff Iliff博士说。 他在华盛顿大学任职，并帮助领导了废物清除研究。 问题是新研究是否可能指出测量过程的方法。

Sleep is not the only question. For example, animal studies show that a blood pressure drug now used to treat the stress disorder called PTSD might improve glymphatic clearing. Iliff and Dr. Elaine Peskind plan to study this drug in a group of patients. 睡眠不是唯一的问题。 例如，动物研究表明，现在用来治疗称为PTSD的应激障碍的血压药物可能会改善胶囊清除。 Iliff和Elaine Peskind博士计划在一组患者中研究这种药物。 

Larger studies in healthy people are also needed. 还需要在健康人中进行更大的研究。 

In addition, Piantino, who used tracer chemicals in people, wants to find an easier, noninvasive test to follow the waste clearance. 此外，使用示踪剂化学物质的Piantino希望找到一个更容易，无创的测试来遵循废物清除。 

“We cannot study all the questions by injecting people,” he said. 他说：“我们无法通过注入人来研究所有问题。”

A rare look inside the human brain might help to explain how it clears away waste. Scientists say the failure to clear away such waste can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders. 人脑内部的罕见外观可能有助于解释它如何清除废物。 科学家说，未能清除这种废物会导致阿尔茨海默氏病和其他脑部疾病。 

Brain cells use a lot of nutrients. This means they produce a lot of waste. Scientists believe the brain has special structures to take out this “cellular trash,” especially during sleep. They have reported observing this process happening in mice. But they had no clear evidence that this happens in humans.脑细胞使用大量营养。 这意味着它们会产生很多浪费。 科学家认为大脑具有特殊的结构，可以消除这种“细胞垃圾”，尤其是在睡眠期间。 他们报告说观察到小鼠发生的这一过程。 但是他们没有明确的证据表明这发生在人类中。 

Recently published research appears to have identified a system, or network, of very small waste-clearing channels in the brains of living humans. The researchers used a special kind of imaging technology to study the network. 最近发表的研究似乎已经确定了活着的人类大脑中非常小的废物清除渠道的系统或网络。 研究人员使用一种特殊的成像技术来研究网络。 

One of the researchers was Dr. Juan Piantino of Oregon Health & Science University. Piantino said the new research was important evidence. “We needed this piece to say this happens in humans, too,” he said. 研究人员之一是俄勒冈州健康与科学大学的胡安·皮安蒂诺（Juan Piantino）博士。 Piantino说，这项新研究是重要的证据。 他说：“我们需要这件作品也可以说这在人类中也会发生。” 

His team recently published its findings in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 他的团队最近在美国国家科学院会议录中发表了研究结果。 

The brain is very active during sleep. During sleeping hours, the brain appears to clean itself. 大脑在睡眠期间非常活跃。 在睡眠时间里，大脑似乎会自身清洁。 

That idea has gotten the attention of researchers. Losing a good night’s sleep can cause people’s thinking to be unclear. But a continuous lack of sleep is believed to increase the risk of the brain disorder dementia. 这个想法引起了研究人员的关注。 失去晚安的睡眠可能会导致人们的想法不清楚。 但是据信持续缺乏睡眠会增加脑部疾病痴呆症的风险。 

How does the brain clean itself? 大脑如何清洁自己？ 

Over 12 years ago, scientists at the University of Rochester first reported finding a network they named the “glymphatic system.” Fluid from the brain, called cerebrospinal fluid, travels through channels surrounding blood vessels to carry waste out of the brain. 12年前，罗切斯特大学的科学家首先报道了一个网络，他们将其命名为“ Glymphatic System”。 来自大脑的液体（称为脑脊液）通过周围的血管周围的通道行驶，以将废物从大脑中带走。

There are more than 100 known kinds of pneumococcal bacteria. They can cause serious infections in the lungs and other parts of the body. Each year, the U.S. sees about 30,000 cases of pneumococcal disease, which includes blood infections, brain and spine inflammation, and other problems. About 30 percent of cases are among people aged 50 to 64. 有100种已知类型的肺炎球菌细菌。 它们可能在肺部和身体其他部位引起严重的感染。 每年，美国都会看到大约30,000例肺炎球菌疾病，其中包括血液感染，脑和脊柱炎症以及其他问题。 大约30％的病例是50至64岁的人群。 

The first pneumococcal vaccine was licensed in the U.S. in 1977. Since then, drugmakers have been coming up with newer versions that target several bacteria in a single shot. 1977年，第一种肺炎球菌疫苗在美国获得了许可。从那时起，制药商就提出了较新的版本，这些版本针对几种细菌。

 
There are four vaccines now in use. They include Prevnar 20 from Wyeth-Pfizer, and Vaxneuvance and Pneumovax 23 made by Merck. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this year also approved Merck’s Capvaxive, which can cost around $300 a treatment. The new shot can protect against 21 kinds of bacteria, including eight not included in other pneumococcal vaccines. A Merck spokesperson said it is designed to help protect against the bacteria that cause the majority of severe disease in adults aged 50 and older.现在有四种疫苗正在使用。 它们包括来自Wyeth-Pfizer的Prevnar 20，以及由Merck制造的VaxNeuvance和Pneumovax 23。 今年美国食品药品监督管理局还批准了默克的Capvaxive，该公司的每处理费用约为300美元。 新镜头可以预防21种细菌，其中包括其他肺炎球菌疫苗中未包含的8种。 默克公司发言人说，旨在帮助预防50岁及以上成年人的大多数严重疾病的细菌。

In June, the CDC advisors recommended the vaccine as a possible shot for adults at higher risk. At the time, the group also talked about the possibility of lowering the age recommendation for older adults. They noted that infections causing sickness peak at age 55 to 59 among Black Americans — a lower age than found among white Americans. 6月，CDC顾问建议该疫苗可能是面对较高风险的成年人的可能性。 当时，该小组还谈到了降低老年人年龄建议的可能性。 他们指出，在黑人美国人中导致疾病峰值55至59岁的感染峰 - 比美国白人的年龄低。 

Some scientists have concerns about the CDC recommendation. They say a second treatment, called a booster, may be necessary in about 15 years. And some new vaccines in development could force another update to the recommendations. 一些科学家对CDC建议感到担忧。 他们说，在大约15年内可能需要第二次称为助推器的治疗方法。 开发中的一些新疫苗可能会迫使建议另一项更新。 

Dr. Jamie Loehr is the chair of the committee’s pneumococcal working group. He was the only person to vote against the proposal. 杰米·洛尔（Jamie Loehr）博士是委员会肺炎球员工作组的主席。 他是唯一反对该提案的人。 

He said, “Pneumococcal has been a very confusing recommendation for many, many years and it’s hard to have a new recommendation every two or three years.” 他说：“多年来，肺炎球菌一直是一个非常令人困惑的建议，很难每两三年提出新的建议。”

American health officials say people age 50 and older should get vaccinated against bacteria that cause pneumonia and other dangerous diseases. 美国卫生官员说，50岁及50岁以上的人应接种导致肺炎和其他危险疾病的细菌。

Pneumonia is an infection that affects the lungs. It makes breathing difficult and can cause a rise in body temperature. Pneumonia can also lead to a cough that produces yellow, green or bloody substances. 肺炎是一种影响肺部的感染。 它使呼吸困难，并可能导致体温升高。 肺炎也会导致产生黄色，绿色或血腥物质的咳嗽。 

The advice, or recommendation, was offered by a group of scientific advisors and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The former age recommendation for adult vaccinations was 65 and older. 该建议或建议是由一组科学顾问提供的，并得到了疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）的批准。 以前对成人疫苗接种的年龄建议为65岁以上。 

CDC Director Mandy Cohen said in a statement, “Now is a great time to get vaccinated against pneumococcal disease in preparation for the winter respiratory season.” 疾病预防控制中心（CDC）主任曼迪·科恩（Mandy Cohen）在一份声明中说：“现在是接种肺炎球菌疾病的好时机，为冬季呼吸道季节做准备。” 

The advisors voted 14-1 to change the age recommendation during an October meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the CDC headquarters. Doctors widely follow the agency’s guidance. 顾问以14-1投票决定在10月在佐治亚州亚特兰大举行的CDC总部故居的10月会议上改变年龄的建议。 医生广泛遵循该机构的指导。 

Pneumococcal shot recommendations are sometimes called the most complex vaccination guidance that the government issues. 肺炎球菌射击建议有时被称为政府发出的最复杂的疫苗接种指导。 

The CDC currently recommends shots for children younger than five and adults 50 or older, as long as they have never been vaccinated against pneumococcal disease. Officials also recommend the shots for children and adults at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, such as those with diabetes, liver disease or a weakened immune, or defense, system. 疾病预防控制中心目前建议对五岁以下的50岁以上的儿童拍摄，只要从未接种肺炎球菌疾病疫苗。 官员们还建议对儿童和成人的枪击事件，患有肺炎球菌疾病的风险增加，例如患有糖尿病，肝病或免疫力弱或防御系统的患者。

Red meat should be limited, along with saturated fats. Additional protein can come from beans, nuts, poultry and seafood. Highly processed foods and drinks with a lot of added sugar should also be avoided. 红肉应受到限制，以及饱和脂肪。 其他蛋白质可能来自豆类，坚果，家禽和海鲜。 还应避免加工高度加工的食物和饮料。

Getting up and walking around for at least 10 minutes a day can greatly reduce a person’s stroke risk, said Dr. Cheryl Bushnell. She is a neurologist at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina. 谢丽尔·布什内尔（Cheryl Bushnell）博士说，每天起床至少10分钟可以大大降低一个人的中风风险。 她是北卡罗来纳州维克森林大学医学院的神经科医生。 

Bushnell was part of the group that came up with the new guidelines. She said regular exercise can help reduce blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke. 布什内尔（Bushnell）是提出新指南的小组的一部分。 她说，定期运动可以帮助降低血压，这是中风的主要危险因素。 

However, health experts say more movement is better. The stroke association suggests at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise activity every week. Such exercise could include going to the gym, taking a walk or running. People can also use exercise machines at home, dance or play a sport. 但是，健康专家说，更多的运动更好。 中风协会建议每周至少有150分钟的中度有氧运动或75分钟的剧烈运动活动。 这样的练习可能包括去健身房，散步或跑步。 人们还可以在家中使用锻炼机，跳舞或参加运动。

The guidelines include a new group of drugs that have been proven to help people lose weight. 这些指南包括一组新的药物，这些药物已被证明可以帮助人们减肥。 

The drugs – designed for people with obesity or diabetes – had not been approved when past guidelines were issued. But the advice now suggests doctors consider these drugs for patients at risk for stroke. These include versions sold under the names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound,. 这些药物是为肥胖或糖尿病患者而设计的 - 在发布了过去的准则时，尚未获得批准。 但是现在的建议表明，医生认为这些药物适用于有中风风险的患者。 其中包括以Ozempic，Wegovy，Mounjaro和Zepbough的名称出售的版本。 

The new guidelines also help doctors identify people who might be at higher risk for stroke. For the first time, the advice suggests doctors screen patients for other risk factors. They could include gender or non-medical factors such as economic issues or the availability of quality health care. 这些新指南还可以帮助医生确定可能处于中风风险更高的人。 这些建议首次建议医生筛选患者其他危险因素。 它们可能包括性别或非医学因素，例如经济问题或优质医疗保健的可用性。 

The new guidelines also suggest that doctors screen for conditions that may increase a woman’s risk for stroke. These could include high blood pressure during pregnancy or early menopause.新的指南还表明，医生筛选可能会增加女性中风风险的状况。 这些可能包括怀孕期间或更年期早期的高血压。

Three of the most common stroke signs include face weakness, arm weakness and difficulty speaking. Also, time is important when a person suffers a stroke. Brain damage can happen quickly, but it can be limited if a stroke is treated quickly. 最常见的三个中风迹象包括面部弱点，手臂弱和说话困难。 同样，当一个人遭受中风时，时间很重要。 脑损伤可能很快发生，但是如果迅速治疗中风，可能会受到限制。 

Stroke experts have created an acronym to help people remember: FAST -- F for face, A for arm, S for speech, and T for time. 中风专家创建了一个首字母缩写来帮助人们记住：快速 - f for for for for for for Arm，s for Speaks和T时间为T。 

If you think you or a loved one may be having a stroke, call the emergency response number in your area immediately. 如果您认为自己或亲人可能正在中风，请立即在您所在地区的紧急响应号码致电。

New guidelines have been issued in the United States for preventing stroke – the nation’s 4th biggest killer. 在美国发布了新的指南，以防止中风 - 美国第四大杀手。 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that in 2023, stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated half a million people suffer strokes in the U.S. each year. But the CDC notes that up to 80 percent of strokes could be prevented with better nutrition and exercise, along with improved risk identification. 美国疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）说，在2023年，中风是美国第四大死亡原因。 估计每年在美国遭受中风的估计一百万。 但是，疾病预防控制中心指出，通过更好的营养和运动，可以预防多达80％的中风，并改善风险识别。

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or if a blood vessel in the brain breaks open, or bursts. The event keeps oxygen from getting to the brain. This can result in the person having difficulty thinking, talking and walking. In some cases, a stroke can even cause death. 当血液流向大脑的一部分或大脑中的血管破裂或爆发时，会发生中风。 该事件可防止氧气进入大脑。 这可能会导致人们难以思考，说话和行走。 在某些情况下，中风甚至会导致死亡。 

Stroke is a major health problem across the world. On its website, the World Stroke Organization says the condition is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Over 100 million people worldwide have suffered a stroke. It is estimated that 25 percent of adults over 25 will have a stroke during their lifetime. 中风是世界上一个主要的健康问题。 世界中风组织在其网站上说，这种情况是全球死亡和残疾的主要原因。 全球超过1亿人遭受了中风。 据估计，25岁以上的成年人中有25％的人会在一生中中风。 

The new guidelines on stroke prevention came from the American Stroke Association. They are the first to be issued in 10 years. The advice includes suggestions for people and doctors and are based on improved information about who has strokes and why. The guidelines also include new drugs that can help reduce risk. 预防中风的新准则来自美国中风协会。 它们是10年内第一个发行的人。 该建议包括对人和医生的建议，并基于有关谁中风以及原因的改进信息。 该指南还包括可以帮助降低风险的新药。 

Health researchers say the best way to reduce the risk of stroke is the same as reducing risks for many other conditions. These include eating a healthy diet, moving the body often and not smoking. 健康研究人员说，降低中风风险的最佳方法与降低许多其他情况的风险相同。 其中包括吃健康的饮食，经常移动身体而不吸烟。 

Here is what to know about stroke and the newly issued guidelines: 这是有关中风和新发布的准则的了解：

Experts say eating healthy can help control possible stroke risks. The goal is to prevent or reduce high cholesterol, high blood sugar and obesity, the condition of being extremely overweight. 专家说，健康饮食可以帮助控制可能的中风风险。 目的是预防或减少高胆固醇，高血糖和肥胖，这是极其超重的状况。 

The advice urges people to choose foods in the so-called Mediterranean diet. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and olive oil. Eating these foods can help keep cholesterol levels down. 该建议敦促人们在所谓的地中海饮食中选择食物。 这些包括水果，蔬菜，全谷物和橄榄油。 吃这些食物可以帮助保持胆固醇水平降低。

The discovery of Dark Energy in 1998 was in itself a shocking discovery. Up until then, the view had been that after the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe would eventually slow down under the force of gravity. But observations found that they were accelerating away from each other because of an unknown force.1998 年 “暗能量” 的发现本身就令人震惊。在此之前，科学界普遍认为，在宇宙大爆炸之后，宇宙的膨胀速度会在引力作用下逐渐减慢。然而观测结果却显示，宇宙中的天体还在加速远离彼此，像是受到了一种未知的力的影响。 

More shocking still would be confirmation that this Dark Energy force fluctuates, as suggested by these new results. That's because it can't be explained and would require a completely new theory of cosmology. 可能会更令人震惊的，是确认 “暗能量” 产生的力存在波动，而最新的实验结果显示出了这一结论的可能性。这一结论令人震惊的原因是这些波动尚不能被解释，可能需要一套全新的宇宙学理论来对此进行说明。 

The evidence has not reached the threshold of a discovery yet, but the evidence has been mounting, so much so that some of the most conservative and respected scientists involved in the programme are describing these results as a dramatic moment, which may lead to a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. 目前的证据还没有达到科学发现的最低限度，但证据的数量正在不断增加，以至于该项目中的一些最为保守且备受尊敬的科学家都称这些观测结果的出现是一个激动人心的时刻，并且可能会使我们对宇宙的理解产生根本性转变。

From virtual assistants and proofreading essays to improvements in healthcare, it seems that artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming an increasingly larger part of our daily lives and most industries, but would you trust AI to choose your wardrobe? 从虚拟助手和校对论文到改进医疗保健，似乎人工智能或AI正在成为我们日常生活和大多数行业越来越大的部分，但是您是否相信AI会选择您的衣柜？

There are now numerous apps that create virtual wardrobes, giving users insight into their current fashion style and giving tips to elevate it. One of these apps is Indyx, which describes itself as a 'one-stop digital wardrobe app unlocking the potential of what you already own'. Indyx encourages you to be environmentally conscious by combining the clothes you already have in your closet, which could mean breaking a cycle of fast fashion, helping you to shop smarter. There are similar apps out there too, like Whering, which can create entire outfits for you based on weather or occasion, and StyleDNA, which assesses the colours that suit you best. 现在有许多创建虚拟衣柜的应用程序，使用户可以洞悉其当前时尚风格，并提供提高其提升的技巧。 这些应用程序之一是Indyx，它将自己描述为“一站式数字衣柜应用程序，可以解锁您已经拥有的产品的潜力”。 Indyx通过将壁橱中已经拥有的衣服结合在一起，鼓励您保持环保意识，这可能意味着打破快速时尚的循环，帮助您更聪明地购物。 那里也有类似的应用程序，例如Whering，可以根据天气或场合为您创建整个服装，以及STYLEDNA，它可以评估最适合您的颜色。

It's not only consumers using AI, but shops too. Clothing retailer M&S started using AI in 2024 to give advice to shoppers on outfit choices based on answers they give in an online quiz. They are asked about their body shape and style preferences, and are then given relevant outfit ideas with the aim being to personalise online interactions. Stephen Langford, M&S's director of online, has said the quiz can help choose outfits from 40 million options. 不仅是使用AI的消费者，而且也是商店。 服装零售商M＆S于2024年开始使用AI，根据他们在在线测验中给出的答案，以选择服装选择。 询问他们的身体形状和风格偏好，然后给出相关的服装想法，目的是个性化在线互动。 M＆S在线总监Stephen Langford表示，该测验可以帮助从4000万种选择中选择服装。 

However, there are sceptics within the fashion industry. Michelle Barrett is a personal stylist with Capsule Closet Stylist. She warns that consumers must remember that AI doesn't really understand your needs or looks – it's simply creating statistically-plausible looks for you. She says that when it comes to choosing colours that suit you best, for example, "the apps get different results each time. The algorithm is placing you into predetermined boxes based on the questions you answer and forms you fill out". 但是，时装界在时装界有怀疑论者。 米歇尔·巴雷特（Michelle Barrett）是胶囊壁橱设计师的个人设计师。 她警告说，消费者必须记住，AI并不真正了解您的需求或外观 - 它只是为您创建统计上的外观。 她说，当涉及到最适合您的颜色时，例如，“应用程序每次都会获得不同的结果。算法将根据您回答的问题和填写的表单将您置于预定的框中”。 

So, considering this, will you use AI to help choose your outfits? 因此，考虑到这一点，您会使用AI帮助选择您的服装吗？