Gemini+CTL+Project

Here's the proposal in which I describe why I would like to do an experiment to test whether part of the aging process is due to an acquired autoimmunity against stem cells.
 * Gemini Project Proposal**

"F:\kurt\storage\CIM Research Folder\DR\2013\2-2-13\data_download\1100\Gemini Project Proposal Kurt Whittemore.docx" "F:\kurt\storage\CIM Research Folder\DR\2013\2-2-13\data_download\1100\Gemini Project Proposal Kurt Whittemore.pdf"

Broad Hypothesis Part of the aging process is due to an autoimmune reaction against stem cells necessary for repairing damaged tissue. Specific Hypothesis T cells from old donors target young stem cells more than T cells from young donors


 * Gemini Project Presentation**

"F:\kurt\storage\CIM Research Folder\DR\2013\2-2-13\data_download\1100\Age Associated Stem Cell Autoimmunity Hypothesis 6-7-11.ppt"

Actually, these ideas originally came from my comprehensive exam proposal in which I give more detail. I think the first sections (especially the significance section) giving the background have some useful information.
 * Comprehensive Exam Proposal**

"F:\kurt\storage\CIM Research Folder\DR\2013\2-2-13\data_download\1100\Role of Immune Recognition of Stem Cells in the Aging Process7.odt"

"F:\kurt\storage\CIM Research Folder\DR\2013\2-2-13\data_download\1100\Role of Immune Recognition of Stem Cells in the Aging Process7.pdf"

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