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It occurs to me that antibodies for diseases would make an interesting approach to age estimation. In the 1918 flu older people were spared. This is presumed to
by all_blue_chucks 7y ago
It occurs to me that antibodies for diseases would make an interesting approach to age estimation. In the 1918 flu older people were spared. This is presumed to be due to the fact that they had an immunity due to an exposure in their own youths.
- echelon 7y agoInteresting, but strewn with potential challenges. Over time, cell populations with BCR/TCR that recognize and bind such antigens will cease proliferation. Moreover, some cell populations will be localized to certain tissues and not in circulation.
- wyxuan 7y agoYeah, and it would be impossible to determine the age with a resolution better than a decade (at best).