Elie Metchnikoff
Elie Metchnikoff
Ilya Ilyich Mechnikovwas a Russian zoologist best known for his pioneering research in immunology...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth16 May 1845
CountryRussian Federation
cells different roles
It is possible to state as a general principle that the mesodermic phagocytes, which originally (as in the sponges of our days) acted as digestive cells, retained their role to absorb the dead or weakened parts of the organism as much as different foreign intruders.
fear real illumination
Needless fear and panic over disease and misfortune that seldom materialize are simply bad habits. By proper ventilation and illumination of the mind it is possible to cultivate tolerance, poise and real courage.
elements importance constant
There is only one constant element in immunity, whether innate or acquired, and that is phagocytosis. The extension and importance of this factor can no longer be denied.
disease exposed households life lives members schools seen strike troops
It is often seen that in households where all members are exposed to the same danger, or again in schools or troops where everyone lives the same life, disease does not strike everyone indifferently.