Disease resistance

What is disease resistance?

Disease resistance refers to the ability of an organism to limit the damage caused by pathogens and parasites. Organisms have evolved different mechanisms to resist the negative impacts of infectious diseases.

Some key aspects of disease resistance include:

• Innate immunity - General defense mechanisms that organisms are born with. These act as the "first line of defense" when a pathogen tries to invade. Examples include skin/mucous membranes in animals and thick cell walls in plants.


• Acquired immunity - Defenses that organisms develop after exposure to a pathogen. This includes the production of antibodies and memory cells that remember specific pathogens. Acquired immunity allows stronger future responses.


• Genetic resistance - Some organisms have genes that make them resistant to certain diseases. These genes code for proteins that can neutralize pathogens or prevent infection outright. Breeding disease resistant crops is important for food security.

Bolstering disease resistance, both through genetics and acquired immunity, allows individuals and populations to better withstand epidemics. This has been crucial throughout human history, from outbreaks like the bubonic plague to modern threats like COVID-19. Supporting our immune function is key.

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