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…

Whether it’s fighting the coronavirus or the common cold, the body’s immune system has several mechanisms to combat viral infection. The first response to a viral infection is the rapid-onset innate response. There are several mechanisms involved in innate immunity:…