When Your Body Attacks Itself – Autoimmune
In this video, Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell explores the perplexing world of autoimmune diseases, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. The video explains how genetic predisposition, combined with environmental...
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When Your Body Attacks Itself – Autoimmune
In this video, Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell explores the perplexing world of autoimmune diseases, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. The video explains how genetic predisposition, combined with environmental triggers like infections, can lead to conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. It delves into the evolutionary paradox, suggesting that genes that once offered protection against deadly pandemics might now contribute to autoimmune vulnerabilities in modern society, highlighting the complex interplay between our biology and environment.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=efOW5NUTYB8