Virus Organism Collection

Illustration of response to infection after vaccination, involving microbe, antigens, antibody, plas

Illustration of inflamed bronchi causing breathing difficulties in childhood

Digital cross section illustration of ciliate cell showing rhinovirus and antobodies in nasal cavity

Illustration of the structure of a virus

Illustration of immune response, involving chain of defensive white blood cells, triggered by microb

Image of Aids virus from Uganda. World Health Organisation/Institut Pasteur

Pears infected with pear scab, close-up

Apple infested with bitter pit, close-up

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Viruses: Microscopic Invaders and Our Immune System's Relentless Defenders 🔬🤧 From the structure of a virus, with its protective capsid and nucleic acid core, to the chain reaction of defensive white blood cells, antigens, antibodies, and inflammation, this captivating journey explores the intricate dance between viruses and our immune system. Witness the response to infection after vaccination, as microbes meet their match in the form of antibodies and antigens. Observe the inflamed bronchi, causing breathing difficulties in childhood, as the body rallies to combat an invading virus. Delve into the nasal cavity of a ciliate cell, where rhinovirus meets its adversary - antibodies. Observe the immune response in action, as white blood cells spring into defense, ready to neutralize the threat. Viruses don't discriminate, and neither does their mode of replication. See the virus invade a bacterium, injecting its nucleic acid and birthing new viruses. Witness the reproduction of a virus, as it embeds its tail in a cell wall and injects its genetic material, paving the way for new infections. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), responsible for AIDS, is a relentless adversary. But our immune system, armed with knowledge and advancements in medical science, continues to fight back. In nature, viruses wreak havoc on plants, too. Witness the devastating effects of pear scab and bitter pit, as these viruses infiltrate their hosts and disrupt their growth. Through this captivating exploration, we gain a newfound appreciation for the resilience of life and the power of our immune system to protect us from these microscopic invaders.