The immune system protects the body from invading disease-causing organisms, or pathogens. Pathogens and other non-self molecules are antigens  foreign molecules recognized by the immune system, stimulating an immune response. The majority of infections by pathogens occurs in mucous membranes of our body. Skin, which excludes most pathogens from entering the body. 2  Cilia in mucous membranes, which sweep out airborne pathogens and dust. 3  Tears, nasal secretions and saliva, which contain bacteria-destroying enzymes. 4  Phagocytic cells, called neutrophils, macrophages, and dendritic cells.
The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection.
But as it turns out, Shelley was most likely inspired to create Dr. Victor Frankenstein and his monster based upon a real Dr. James Lind, MD, FRS, (1736â1812), not to be confused with the more famous Dr. James Lind, âThe Father of Nautical Medicineâ (1716-1794).