We’ve been hearing a lot about immunology the past two years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. But can you explain how our immune system works? 2007 Lasker Laureate Ralph Steinman discovered dendritic cells, the preeminent component of the immune system that initiates and regulates the body’s response to foreign antigens. He discusses how he got interested in science, what it felt like to receive a Lasker Award, and eloquently explains how dendritic cells protect us from pathogens. Read more about Steinman’s Award-winning work: http://ow.ly/UH7R50J0C5R)
