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The Designed Body (series)

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Medical concept of cancer. 3d illustration of T cells or cancer cells.
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Another Layer of Defense: The Adaptive Immune System

Helping the rest of the immune system, the adaptive immune system brings extra intelligence, firepower, and precision accuracy to the field of battle. Read More ›
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The Body as a Battlefield: Proteins of the Innate Immune System

These proteins bring other immune cells to the field of battle, make neutrophils and macrophages more effective, and fight invading microbes. Read More ›
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The Immune System: The Body’s First Responders

In order to survive, the body needs a system that can detect and identify invaders. Read More ›
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The Immune System: An Army Inside You

Our immune system works like a military exercise where the enemy must be tracked down, identified, and destroyed. Read More ›
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Hemostasis: Maintaining the Right Numbers Is Crucial

It takes imagination to believe that the ultra-complex and delicately balanced process of hemostasis came about by chance and the laws of nature alone. Read More ›
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Clotting: Controlling the System

If any one of the many clotting or anti-clotting factors were absent, life would be impossible. Read More ›

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