Infection Defense

Infection Defense - the fun & engaging video game about the immune system

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What's so great about Infection Defense, the video game about the #immune system?

#InfectionDefense gives students incentives to answer questions, directly in the game! Don't know the answer to a question? You can check out the #medicalhandbook!

#game #knowledge #fun #science

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#MicrobiologyMonday
How do #WhiteBloodCells remove pathogens from your body? The main way is by #eating your enemies! This process is called #phagocytosis and one cell that does this is the #Macrophage which you can learn more about in the #game!
#InfectionDefense #Videogame #fun

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What does an #erythrocyte do?

An erythrocyte is also known as a #RedBloodCell Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. You can read about the erythrocyte or any other #WhiteBloodCell in the medical handbook!

#InfectionDefense comes out soon in beta!
#knowledge #game

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The Mast Cell is a useful cell in your body, and our game, #InfectionDefense! The Mast Cell releases #histamine which helps out your #immunesystem
The #MastCell is also responsible for seasonal and food allergies when it releases too much histamine!

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Try out the Mast Cell when #InfectionDefense is released on our website! https://t.co/VleE2W5sHw

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Release date!

#InfectionDefense will be released October 20th, 2020! The game will be in a beta format, but still just as enjoyable.

Students: Learn about the immune system while having fun!

Educators: Use InfxnDefense in your classroom!
#immunesystem #KNOWLEDGE #leukocytes

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#MicrobiologyMonday
Many bacteria have a #flagellum
A flagellum is a tail-like structure that helps bacteria move! In Infection Defense, some enemies have more flagella than others, making them faster! Destroy these enemies first as they can get to the blood faster.

#KNOWLEDGE

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How can you use Infection Defense in your classroom or organization?

Infection Defense follows the flow of an infection and is based directly on a real life immune response to an infection.

Head to our website to check out our education handbook!

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Fun Fact Friday:

The Macrophage is one of the largest white blood cells in your body. The Macrophage literally will eat pathogens that are infecting your body, like bacteria. Macrophages protect you everyday!

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Calling all high school science educators!

Teaching students the immune system? Utilize an interactive video game to show students what the various immune cells look like: Infection Defense! The in-game quiz mechanic tests students during the game to ensure their understanding!

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Infection Defense: the video game about the immune system!

Currently, we have a demo of our game on our website. The updated version will be out soon! When it's out, you can find it on the App Store and website! Here's a sneak peek of the new look:

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5 questions you should ask your students:
- How comfortable do you feel using tech?
- Are you having any tech issues?
- Are assignments clear and easy to find?
- Do you feel like your voice is heard?
- What can I do to improve our online classroom?
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How did @vfs students access the high-tech programs they needed during #RemoteLearning? See how this film school made a smooth transition to #OnlineLearning. https://t.co/DUoTlsjiXL

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COVID and your immune system:

What exactly is a vaccine and why are we trying so hard to get it? A vaccine is basically teaching your immune system about COVID so if you are exposed to it, your immune system has the tools to fight.
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#COVID19 #ImmuneSystem

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We're happy to be on Twitter.

This is Infection Defense, the (fun) educational video game about the immune system! Infection Defense is a student startup aimed to engage students in learning! Check out our demo: https://t.co/7PLKs0GeYY

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Fun Fact Friday
(even though it's Monday)

The Neutrophil is the most numerous white blood cell that helps protect us humans from infections of germs!