Immunity is not just for humans: microbes have their own defense systems too.
In short: Robin May explores the surprising reality that immunity is a universal biological trait. This lecture details how bacteria, amoebae, and nematodes protect themselves from viruses and rival organisms, challenging the assumption that immune systems are exclusive to mammals.
While we typically associate immunity with complex animals, almost every living entity possesses mechanisms to defend itself. This lecture examines the varied strategies used by microbial life forms to survive constant environmental threats.
Recorded on October 2, 2024, at Barnard's Inn Hall in London, the talk features insights from Robin May, who serves as the Gresham Professor of Physic. May also holds a leadership role as the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Food Standards Agency and maintains an academic focus on infectious diseases at the University of Birmingham.
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