Eating Your Immunizations

The video discusses the shift towards plant-based products, including vaccines. Traditional vaccines are grown in animal cells, but plant-based vaccines offer a promising alternative. These vaccines can be grown in plants, potentially providing immunity through consumption. While they offer benefits like easier storage and lower costs, challenges remain in making oral vaccines as effective as injected ones. The poultry industry could benefit significantly from plant-based vaccines, especially for diseases like avian influenza. This technology could simplify mass vaccination processes and reduce costs.

What are the advantages of plant-based vaccines compared to traditional vaccines?

How do scientists grow vaccines in plants?

What challenges do scientists face in making oral vaccines as effective as injected ones?

Why is oral tolerance a problem for vaccines, and how does it differ in chickens?

What potential impact could plant-based vaccines have on poultry farming?