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Immune System: Make Love not War (Ep 8 Re-release)

May 26, 2022

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The Intense Immune System Is More Ancient

04:41

Are We Protected From Pathagies?

02:14

Is There a Difference Between Traditional and Systems Biology?

03:46

Introduction

4min

The Intense Immune System Is More Ancient

5min

The Evolution of Immune Systems

4min

Is Your Immune System Doing Its Job?

4min

The Evolution of Bacteria and the Immune System

3min

The Microbiome Is Having Effects

3min

Is There a Hidden Hand of Immunity?

2min

Is There a Causality in the Connection Between Microbiums and Immune System?

4min

Tumor Cells and the Evolution of Individuality

3min

10.

The Immune System and Individuality

2min

11.

Are We Protected From Pathagies?

2min

12.

Is Tolerance Taking Over?

6min

13.

Allergies?

2min

14.

The Hygiene Hypothesis for the Rise of Allergies

3min

15.

The Importance of the Laboratory Mouse in Menopause Research

4min

16.

What's the New Biology?

2min

17.

Is There a Difference Between Traditional and Systems Biology?

4min

18.

What Is the Amuse System?

4min

Is there a constant battle between our immune system and pathogens? Does the fighting ever end? Does the immune system do more than just provide defense against pathogens?

On this episode, Art and Marty talk to Fred Tauber, a professor emeritus of medicine and philosophy at Boston University, about how the immune system does more than just protect our bodies from pathogens. Fred has published a number of books on immunity and philosophy. In his most recent book, "Immunity: The Evolution of an Idea", he explores the ideas discussed in this episode in greater detail.

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