Cells at Work!
Overview
Explore the fascinating world within your body, where approximately 37 trillion cells diligently perform their vital functions. Follow the journey of red blood cells transporting oxygen and white blood cells battling infections, revealing the dynamic and often dramatic lives of these unsung heroes. Cells at Work! offers a unique and engaging portrayal of cellular life, blending humor and relatable storytelling to highlight the incredible teamwork and struggles occurring beneath the surface. Dive into this captivating narrative that brings the extraordinary inner workings of your body to life in an entertaining way.
Episodes
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1
Pneumococcus
Deep within the human body, a Red Blood Cell carries oxygen and carbon dioxide on her usual route—until Pneumococci attack her. A White Blood Cell r...
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2
Scrape Wound
Red Blood Cell is enjoying a stretch of calm until an abrasion suddenly tears open right in front of her. As bacteria and viruses pour through the wou...
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Influenza
Naive T Cell patrols the body, on the lookout for influenza virus spread. Yet having never faced a real enemy, he's utterly paralyzed by fear. In the ...
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4
Food Poisoning
A bacterial threat emerges close to the stomach, and Neutrophil rushes to the scene immediately. Upon arriving, he discovers Eosinophil—a fellow whi...
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5
Cedar Pollen Allergy
A massive invasion of cedar pollen has struck the body! White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) hurries to the site to wipe out the intruders, only to cross pat...
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6
Erythroblasts and Myelocytes
"I want to grow up to be a wonderful red blood cell someday..." This is the tale of the Red Blood Cell from her days as a young Erythroblast. Under th...
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7
Cancer Cells
The foe, who had been masquerading as an ordinary cell, finally drops the act and unveils his true form: Cancer Cell. With the world at stake, White B...
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8
Blood Circulation
Red Blood Cell has a vital job: carrying carbon dioxide to the lungs and oxygen to every cell in the body. She still has a terrible sense of direction...
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9
Thymocytes
During a training exercise, Killer T Cell abruptly hurls one of his underlings straight into Helper T Cell's office, sparking an immediate clash betwe...
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10
Staphylococcus Aureus
A germ is chasing Red Blood Cell, and just in time, a masked Monocyte steps in to save her. It turns out Monocytes belong to the White Blood Cell fami...
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11
Heat Stroke
The body is trapped in relentless, scorching heat. Even sweating fails to bring any relief. Blood flow surges abnormally, fever spikes dangerously—h...
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12
Hemorrhagic Shock (1)
Red Blood Cell is tasked with mentoring a rookie Red Blood Cell. Determined to prove herself as a reliable senpai, she sets out to guide her junior—...
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13
Hemorrhagic Shock (2)
An urgent alert rings out: "Life-threatening damage detected!" Neutrophil races toward the explosion site, only to discover that the blood cells he's ...
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Bump
While White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) is focused on eliminating germs, he encounters Backward Cap, a Platelet sporting her cap turned backward. Unbekno...
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2
Acquired Immunity/Peyer's Patch
Memory Cell experiences a vivid dream foretelling an impending doom brought on by foreign invaders. When these mysterious adversaries actually infilt...
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3
Dengue Fever/Acne
A harmful reaction erupts on the skin's surface! Mast Cell diligently follows her instructions, but her actions frustrate the other cells who voice t...
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4
H. Pylori/Antigenic Shift
A crisis unfolds within the body as Immune Cells swiftly mobilize to combat virus-infected cells. Meanwhile, an Ordinary Cell watches the action unfo...
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5
Cytokines
In the episode "Cytokines," Ordinary Cell journeys to the intestines alongside White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) to help reunite lactic acid bacteria with...
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6
Harmful Bacteria
An important set of antibody details from a cell has been compromised, creating a palpable unease after NK Cell makes a remark to White Blood Cell (Ne...
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7
Cancer Cell II (Part I)
A powerful adversary has resurfaced... Cancer Cell is back, and destructive bacteria are causing chaos within the intestines. As the body faces an un...
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8
Cancer Cell II (Part II)
"Enough, Cancer Cell!" shouts White Blood Cell (Neutrophil) as he and his allies challenge their foe, only to be thwarted by Regulatory T Cell, who p...
