Everybody is talking about Measles – but what does the virus actually do in the body?
Is it really so harmful that you need a vaccination? We go deep into the body of an infected person and see what Measles does and how the immune system reacts to it!
Kurzgesagt – a team of designers, journalists and musicians who want to make science look beautiful.
Because it is beautiful.
Why You Are Still Alive: The Immune System Explained
Every second of your life you are under attack. Bacteria, viruses, spores and more living stuff wants to enter your body and use its resources for itself. The immune system is a powerful army of cells that fights like a T-Rex on speed and sacrifices itself for your survival. Without it you would die in no time. This sounds simple but the reality is complex, beautiful and just awesome.
An animation of the immune system.
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