Antibodies are very important proteins in the immune response. We've already mentioned them a lot in the last few articles, but here we will take a detailed look at their structure and function, and how they can be used in medical applications. Antibody structure Antibodies are proteins with a quaternary structure. They have two longer... Continue Reading →
Vaccines and Antigenic Variation – Immunity Ep 3
Vaccines are a key way to protect both individuals, communities, and whole populations from diseases. In this article we will be looking at how vaccines work to induce immunity, and how pathogens can mutate to avoid being attacked by the immune system. Vaccines Most vaccines contain an antigen, always in a harmless form. It could... Continue Reading →
Cell Membrane Structure – Exchange and Transport Ep 1
Today we are starting a new series looking at how substances are exchanged across cell membranes and transported around organisms. These processes are really important for getting essential resources such as oxygen and glucose to all the cells in an organism. We will start by taking a closer look at the structure of the cell... Continue Reading →
