Researchers Explain! The Immune System

Ever wondered how your body fights off germs? Listen to some of the Ragon's immunologists - that's scientists who study the immune system! - explain how the immune system works to fight bad germs that can make you sick. Galit Alter makes a special appearance a the end to talk about how vaccines can help your immune system power up to fight diseases like COVID-19.
This video was made by Vicky Roy, technologist in Galit Alter's lab, as part of the 2021 Cambridge Science Festival, with support from the Alter lab and the Ragon Institute. Follow the Cambridge Science Festival 2021 on #30daysofscience