Why You Are Still Alive - The Immune System Explained

[xp_phoenix]

"Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official Music Video)" (Watch on YouTube)

Something I found today that I thought would interest my recently finished science class students (and anyone else who wants to learn about the immune system).

I know summer vacation has already started but learning never stops (I can hear the groaning now). And it's not an entirely boring video.

Comments

[x-hawkeye.livejournal.com]

I like the 'when this dude and this other dude get together, hell breaks loose' bit.

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

I like to call it a Microscopic War Movie.

[x-hawkeye.livejournal.com]

Narrated by a spiffy British dude and everything.

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

As life should be.

[x-hawkeye.livejournal.com]

If my life had to be narrated by somebody, I'd want it to be David Attenborough.

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

An admirable choice. :) I've taken a liking to Morgan Freeman based on the television shows he hosts about science, but David Attenborough would also be my top pick as well.

[x-hawkeye.livejournal.com]

"Here we have a wild Clint in his natural habitat, surrounded by books and papers as he scavenges the last piece of pizza. His life is a brutal competition. His most ardent opponent? His dog, who will, with no remorse, finish all the pizza in the suite despite the fact that his owner desperately needs it to finish his next report." That's a thing that happened.

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Now if that ever actually happens,(a disembodied voice narrating your life) please let us know as soon as possible so we can help get to the bottom of it before it turns dangerous (as it usually does).

#seriously
#can't believe I'm saying that
#been here way too long

[x-catseye.livejournal.com]

I liked that too! I also like:

"So... tired... want... sleep"
"Pull yourself together!"

and all the macrophages and neutrophils saying "I'll miss you!" "Killing stuff was the best part" and "Ok guys. It was a blast"

Awesome video Doctor Jean!

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Making people interested in science: My work here is done.

[x-catseye.livejournal.com]

Science isn't as awesome as books or food or other countries, but it's pretty interesting!

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Isn't as awesome?

Now my heart is broken.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

ooooh spiffy!

....I'm gonna go make hand puppets for this!

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Don't forget the British accent.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

NEVER!!!

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Why do people keep trying to spoil my fun?

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

....I'd never forget the accent because it's awesome and important?

Are you drinking again Doc?

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

That's better.

...No? Can I not be this excited without copious amounts of fermented beverage?

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

You CAN....but it's the 4th of July and drinking (and over-eating) are practically required for all national holidays. So why buck tradition?

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Someone has to be sober in case someone blows their hand off. Sadly, it was me who drew that straw, remember?

Not to mention, I think my liver's still trying to recover from the charity gala.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

Oh, right. Lucky you!

I've got Labor Day, if that makes you feel better?

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Hence the science. I did find some interesting videos to show for next year's class, though.

I feel sympathy for you, since right now I saw a few people walk by with beers and I had to stop myself from following them around like a lost puppy.

[x-blink.livejournal.com]

I'm sure your liver will be doing just fine by September!

[x-jeangrey.livejournal.com]

Fingers crossed. :)