so it makes much easier to hunt for particular genes.所以找特殊基因会更简单

hunt for:搜寻；寻找

The police are on the hunt for further clues.

警方正进一步寻找线索。

After seven years, he was able to identify a gene for longevity.7年后，他找到了长寿基因

be able to:会； 能

I may be able to help you in some way.

我也许可以从某个方面去帮助你。

They appear to be able to handle the problem.

他们似乎可以处理这个问题。

近义词:

be capable of会

be in a position to能够

we found a set of genes that do that.我们找到了这样的一组基因

a set of:一套

She bought a set of furniture on easy terms.

她以分期付款的方式买了一套家具。