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round 250 years ago, scientists discovered, after
the invention of microscope, that we live to-
gether with many tiny creatures, which we cannot see
with the naked eye. These creatures are present every-
where — from the air we inhale, to the water we drink,
to any object which comes in contact with the surface
of our body. It was also discovered that these creatures
penetrate the human body.
Although the existence of this enemy was discov-
ered two and a half centuries ago, most of the secrets of
the "defence system" that fights a vigorous war against it
have not yet been uncovered. This molecular system in
the body is activated automatically according to an ex-
quisite plan the minute a stranger makes its way in, de-
claring an all-out war against it. When we take a quick
look at how the system works, we see that every phase
takes place according to a meticulous plan.
The System That Never Sleeps
Whether we are aware of it or not, millions of op-
erations and reactions take place in our bodies every
