A look at the workings of an Immune System

The immune system is the body’s defense against illness and disease. It’s a complex network of organs, cells, proteins, and antibodies that work together to protect us from harmful invaders such as viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms. It can be difficult to understand exactly how the immune system works. However, once you get past all the medical jargon and biology terminology, the immune system is a very straightforward defense mechanism. Our articles take a closer look at what an immune system does and how it does it.