10 BQ – Anti-disease weapon

By Stav | Published: June 16, 2011

The immune system is our natural and powerful defense mechanism against harmful bacteria and viruses (pathogens).

Amazingly, the body can generate an immune response that is tailored to a particular invading pathogen. It does this by generating biological molecules called antibodies that can recognise unique components of a pathogen and aid their clearance by triggering other factors of the immune system.

By researching and understanding the intricacies of this biological system, scientists have exploited antibodies as therapies for a broad range of applications.

To learn more about how antibodies can help us combat disease, read this 10BQ from the latest ‘Can you Believe it? ‘Anti-disease weapons’ in The Advertiser by Karina Martin.

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