Interferons help other cells resist the infection of viruses. They prevent the synthesis of a virus's proteins in infected cells and help block the virus from reproducing (replicating itself). This slows down the process of the infection <span>and gives the immune system time to respond to the virus.</span>
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In addition to depleting resources for forest-dependent communities, deforestation is contributing to an increase in small-scale natural disasters. “That means when there's heavy rainfall, forest soil can absorb water underground and disburse it to streams
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