Why Is Understanding Heterogeneous Immune Responses Important?
Understanding these variable responses is crucial for several reasons:
Vaccine Development: Heterogeneous responses can affect how well vaccines work across different populations. For instance, a vaccine that is highly effective in one demographic group may be less effective in another. Disease Modelling: Accurate epidemiological models rely on understanding how different populations will respond to a disease, which in turn affects predictions and interventions. Personalized Medicine: By understanding immune variability, healthcare can be tailored to meet the needs of individual patients more effectively.