This episode covers the Immunology chapter of Crush Step 1, including topics such as:
- Lymphoid structures
- Innate versus adaptive immunity
- Cells of the immune system
- Major Histocompatibility Complex 1 & 2 - B cells, antibodies, and humoral immunity
- T cells, cell-mediated immunity, and immune system regulation
- Complement system
- Hypersensitivity r ... Show More
Jul 2023
Immune 70: Immunology of picky eating
Immune explains how mast cells, IgE antibody, and the brain collaborate to promote avoidance of certain foods to evade allergic responses. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cynthia Leifer, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts. RSS, email Become a patron o ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2016
TMHS 166: The Secret Life Of Your Immune System
Hippocrates, who is largely considered to be the father of modern medicine, said that, “Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” Hippocrates was speaking about the miraculous power of our immune system, and that’s what today’s show is all about. Where is this my ... Show More
55m 33s
May 2023
What happens when the immune system doesn't function
Right this second, your immune system is protecting you from all the many potential bugs and foreign particles that can make you sick – bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, even food. When you’re healthy, you don’t realise how much work your immune system is doing to keep these nast ... Show More
12m 32s
Dec 2022
Immune 63: Immune, promptly
Cindy, Steph, Brianne, and Vincent review some of their favorite immunology papers of 2022. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cynthia Leifer, Steph Langel, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts. RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode ... Show More
1h 42m
Jan 2022
How To Strengthen Your Immune System
In this episode, in our Wellness Wednesday segment, we listen in as Dr. Gus talks with us about how to strengthen your immune system.
Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/your-immune-system for full show notes.
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8m 42s
Nov 2023
Immune 73: Big macs
Immune reveals the total mass (1.2kg), number (1.8 trillion), and distribution of immune cells in the human body, with macrophages contributing nearly 50% of the total cellular mass. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cynthia Leifer, and Brianne Barker Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, G ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 2018
Immune 4: Putting the immunotherapy CAR T before the cancer
The immu-knowledge-ists deconstruct the holy grail of oncologists, cancer immunotherapy, and the exciting development of CAR T cells and how they work. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Stephanie Langel, and Cynthia Leifer Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode Synthetic Immu ... Show More
1h 23m