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Project Checklist

Project: Gather Data and Studies to analyse and begin Lit Review to outline measure that can be
taken to prevent the deterioration of the immune system and present this information in a
different format

By 3/19
● Revise paper
○ Fix citations
○ Reorganize
○ Elevate
● Visual annotation
● Buy board, get the art tape (that won’t rip up board if used), and other supplies (glue,
paint, letters?)
● Decide what visuals (from what you have found) will be used on the display board
● Decide what information (from the above) will be added to the display board

By 3/26
● Figure out and outline if you need more for the display board
● Find what you need for the display board
● Decide how to format display board based on the additional info found
● Research additional information for Lit Review/board if format shows lacking
● Layout display board (w/o glueing, use the tape)
● Visual Annotation

By 4/4
● Present to family, peers etc. and get constructive criticism
● Rearrange board based on criticism
● Finalize arrangement of board, visuals etc.
● Visual Annotation
● Prepare for the Display Fair

By 4/11
● Work on analysing the data and information collected for lit review/board
● Determine how that will fit in with the paper you have

By 4/18
● Work on Data Collection rough draft
● Turn in journal

Topic: This research is intended to determine if the available data supports the theory that certain
diets, regular exercise, and the application of anti-inflammatory cytokines will each separately
decrease inflammation in a way that would impact inflammaging. Different studies and data on
these separate topics will be analysed to determine if the effects could be reliably replicated
outside of them. The analysis of various sources and conclusions drawn will be used to predict
weather or not these different factors could be used together to strengthen the immune response
with age and eventually elongate the human lifespan.

Citation for Data Analysis:


This study lists the different anti-inflammatory cytokines and how they individually impact
inflammation. Analysing the data collected will make clear whether or not they can be reliably
applied in order to reduce inflammation in the majority of people.
Minciullo, Paola Lucia, et al. “Inflammaging and Anti-Inflammaging: The Role of
Cytokines in Extreme Longevity.” SpringerLink, Springer International Publishing, 12
Dec. 2015.

This study shows the impact of regular exercise effects inflammation. Understanding the results
of this study, and how they relate to the research will allow for connections to be made between
the reduction of inflammation and regular exercise’s impact on inflammaging.
Nicklas, Barbara J., and Tina E. Brinkley. “Exercise Training as a Treatment for Chronic
Inflammation in the Elderly.” Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, U.S. National
Library of Medicine, Oct. 2009, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2789351/.
This study shows how an antioxidant rich diet impacts inflammation in the body. Analysing the
results of consuming this diet will allow this researcher to determine whether or not antioxidants
will be useful in the reduction of inflammaging.
Arulselvan, Palanisamy, et al. “Role of Antioxidants and Natural Products in Inflammation.”
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, vol. 2016, 2016, doi:10.1155/2016/5276130.

This study outlines a diet with various foods proven to reduce inflammation individually. The
effect of this combination on the overall inflammation in the body will allow this researcher to
determine what diet is optimal for the reduction of inflammaging.
Giugliano, D, et al. “The Effects of Diet on Inflammation: Emphasis on the Metabolic
Syndrome.” Journal of the American College of Cardiology., U.S. National Library of
Medicine, 15 Aug. 2006.

Intended Audience: I intend to make this research understandable to the general public, given
this is relevant to preserving one’s health and living as long and well as possible. I also want to
make it at the level that other researchers would look for.

Distribution Plan: I intend to get the higher level version my final product published in a journal
and the version intended for the general public will be published online in order to maximise the
amount of readers.

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