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Physiology of Mechanism of Natural Killer (NK) Cells
Here, we answer what are natural killer (NK) cells and how they perform immunological surveillance.
Catalyst University
Alternative Pathway of Complement Activation
Alternative Pathway of Complement Activation
Curated Video
What Happens When You Marry Someone Without Knowing Their Blood Group?
There are many things to keep in mind when choosing your life partner. One such thing is the blood group. We don’t think of this at first, but differences in blood groups can lead to complications. More specifically, these problems can...
Catalyst University
Anatomy - Basics of Antigen Presentation
In this video, we look at the function of antigen-presenting cells (APCs): antigen presentation.
Curated Video
Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Immunity Explained
The immune system (or immunity) can be divided into two types - innate and adaptive immunity. This video has an immune system animation. The innate immune system consists of defenses against infection that are activated instantly as a...
Professor Dave Explains
Structure and Immune Function of the Lymphatic System
With some basics out of the way, we are ready to get a sense of the overall structure of the immune system. That will mean looking at the lymphatic system. We already looked at this system in the context of its involvement in the...
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Active and Passive Immunity
It describes various means by which an individual acquires active and passive immunity.
Curated Video
Blood Types Physiology (ABO and Rh Blood Groups)
Do you know your blood type? Even more - do you know what it means? By the end of this video, you'll understand the physiology behind blood types. You'll also understand the significance of the ABO and Rh Blood Grouping Systems.
Curated Video
An Introduction to the Immune System
The immune system is a pretty complex system that includes a number of different cell types and organs. Their function is to basically block, destroy or at least neutralize any harmful substances that could enter the body. And when we...
Curated Video
EVERY Human Would Die Without This Cell
What if I told you that there’s one cell in your body that if you don’t have it, you will die? And I’m not saying you might die. I’m telling you that you WILL die if you don’t have it. What is it?
Curated Video
Producing Monoclonal Antibodies: From Lymphocytes to Hybridomas
This video provides an overview of how monoclonal antibodies are produced. It starts by explaining the role of lymphocytes and antibodies in the immune system, and how these antibodies bind to specific antigens on pathogens. It then...
Catalyst University
Natural Killer Cells: How Do They Kill Selectively?
Natural Killer Cells: How Do They Kill Selectively?
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Producing Monoclonal Antibodies: An Overview
This video provides an introduction to producing monoclonal antibodies, explaining what antibodies and lymphocytes are and how they work to destroy specific pathogens. It then goes on to describe monoclonal antibodies. The video also...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Immunity and How it Fights Diseases
This video explains the concept of immunity and the role of the immune system in fighting infections. It discusses how vaccines help create immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies and cells that can inactivate harmful...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Innate Immunity
By now we've introduced a number of elements of the immune system. Now it's time to start learning how these work together to recognize and eliminate pathogens. Let's start by taking a deep dive into the innate immune response. This...
Ancient Lights Media
How do we acquire immunity to bacteria and viruses?
Acquiring Immunity - Viruses/Immunity Set - Part 3, This clip offers a step by step look at how the human body develops immunity to infectious diseases.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Rhesus Factor
Overview of the Rh factor and why pregnant women should be tested for it before giving birth.
Professor Dave Explains
The Immune System: Innate Defenses and Adaptive Defenses
There are so many critters out there, bacteria and viruses that want to wreak havoc in our bodies. How do we defend ourselves against such tiny threats? The immune system! This is quite possibly the most profoundly remarkable aspect of...
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Blood groups
Imagine you’ve been involved in an accident. You’re bleeding and are rushed to the hospital. Thankfully you’re given a blood transfusion, to replace your lost blood. But you can’t just have blood from any old donor... In fact, when...
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What are Antibodies
If this is the first time you have heard about antibodies, you may not know how important they are. Antibodies are one of the warriors inside our body, helping us to fight off nasty, invading particles. They are a type of protein, and...
Curated Video
Calls to drop all COVID-19 testing requirements for travel
To enter the country, Canada now requires travellers to provide a rapid antigen COVID-19 test instead of a PCR test, but many travellers and experts say it might be time to drop testing requirements entirely.
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140 million rapid tests on the way to provinces
Filomena Tassi, minister of public services and procurement, acknowledged the difficulties in obtaining COVID-19 rapid tests due to the high demand over December, but stated the federal government was working hard to acquire more, and...