I got really curious about antibodies after my last flu season when I noticed I didn’t get sick as badly as others around me. I had always assumed catching a cold was just random luck, but learning that the body produces specific proteins called antibodies in response to antigens completely changed my perspective.
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It’s wild to think how much randomness still plays a role in the immune system. Two people can be exposed to the same virus, and one might barely notice it while the other ends up sick for a week. Even with all the knowledge about antibodies and antigens, there’s this unpredictable element that’s impossible to fully control. It makes me think about how delicate the balance is in our bodies and how tiny environmental or lifestyle factors can tip the scales. Observing these patterns over time is fascinating, but it also makes you realize that biological systems are never fully predictable, which is both exciting and a little nerve-wracking.