Ever wondered what goes on within the iconic dome building at Berkeley Lab? Our particle accelerator supports research in a wide variety of fields. In this episode, we'll build a crystal together and learn how x-ray crystallography is used to examine structures. This is the first in series of sessions focusing on the Advanced Light Source.

This animation introduces what antibodies are, where they come from, and how they can be used in the laboratory.

Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:

Explain cross-reactivity
Describe the structure and function of antibodies
Discuss antibody production

In this simulation the learner will design a sequence of experiments to
generate a coronavirus vaccine.

In this video segment from The Secret of Life, watch as a virus attacks a cell, and learn how the immune system reacts to this onslaught. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. [1:40]

This video describes the non-adaptive immune system, innate immune system, and the adaptive immune system.

If you want to check your understanding of immunology, this is the place to go. This resource has 13 different questions to test your knowledge, as well as tutorials that go with each question.

This pathway introduces the concept of vaccination, how vaccines are developed, and the purpose of clinical trials during vaccine development. The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2—which causes COVID-19—serves as an example.