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it's called germ theory and the research division already has some notes on it from a previous Rifter who was obviously an expert in this field. i can pass them along if you're interested.
short answers: virus = microscopic organisms that need a host to live and replicate. it causes illness through cell disruption. runs its course over time. immune system = general term for the biological processes of combatting illness on a cellular level.
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Fortunately-- ]
it's called germ theory and the research division already has some notes on it from a previous Rifter who was obviously an expert in this field.
i can pass them along if you're interested.
short answers:
virus = microscopic organisms that need a host to live and replicate. it causes illness through cell disruption. runs its course over time.
immune system = general term for the biological processes of combatting illness on a cellular level.