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Episode 73: Introduction to the Immune System Part 2

Episode 73: Introduction to the Immune System Part 2

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast


Episode 73: Introduction to the Immune System Part 2

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Continuing on from the previous episode, I discuss the role of antibodies and antigens in mediating adaptive immunity, and follow with a discussion of the functions and roles of B-cells and T-cells. I conclude the episode with an overview of the many components of the immune system and a discussion of how they interact to protect the body from pathogens. Recommended prelistening is Episode 72: Introduction to the Immune System Part I.
Released:
Jun 30, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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Here I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.