SciShow
Why Only Some Vaccines Need Booster Shots
Vaccines teach your immune system to recognize pathogens, but sometimes your body needs a bit of a reminder.
Amoeba Sisters
Antibiotics, Antivirals, and Vaccines
Explore the basics of how antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines work to help your immune system in the fight against pathogens! This Amoeba Sisters video also briefly introduces the lines of defense in the immune system and discusses how...
Amoeba Sisters
Immune System
Explore the basics about the immune system with The Amoeba Sisters! This video talks about the three lines of defense and also compares cell-mediated response with the humoral response.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Adaptive Immunity
After a rigorous examination of all the components of the innate system, it's finally time to pivot over to the adaptive immune system. If you thought innate immunity was impressive, get ready to be amazed! Adaptive immunity is one of...
Professor Dave Explains
Dendritic Cells: The Regulators
With macrophages covered, let's move on to another innate immune cell type, dendritic cells. These are able to capture and present antigens to the T cells of the adaptive immune system, prompting a variety of outcomes. Let's take a look...
Curated Video
The Humoral Response - B Cell Activation, Antibody Production & Memory Cells
In this video, we demystify B cell activation, antibody production, and memory cell formation in this informative video. Learn how your immune system battles pathogens like the West Nile virus, how B and T cells work together, and the...
Mazz Media
All About Vaccines
This dynamic, live-action video will inform students about the vaccines. The program begins with an explanation of the human immune system and how it defends the body from pathogens that cause disease. Viewers will learn the difference...
Catalyst University
Summary of the Adaptive Immune System [T & B Cells]
In this video, we explore the adaptive immune system and the interplay between helper T-cells, cytotoxic T-cells, and B-cells.
Curated Video
White Blood Cells Introduction (aka Leukocytes) | How they Work
White blood cells, a.k.a. Leukocytes. These are the second most common cell type in the blood. But what do we know about their structure and what exactly do they do? Well, that’s what we cover in this video.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Helper T Cells
A detailed introduction to helper T cells and their function. [20:33]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Review of B Cells, Cd4+ T Cells and Cd8+ T Cells
A summary of all the major players in the specific immune system. [11:07]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: B Lymphocytes
The role of B lymphocytes and their function in the humoral immune response. [14:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Types of Immune Responses: Innate & Adapt, Humoral v Cell Mediated
Sal Khan discusses our immune system responses, specifically humoral adaptive immunity. [8:06]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Myeloproliferative Disorders?
Learn about 4 different cancers that involve the bone marrow and produce a large number of cells in the bloodstream. [10:14]