"Lessons in Immunity: From Single-cell Organisms to Mammals" stems from the activity of the Italian Association of Developmental and Comparative Immunobiology (IADCI), represented by the editors. This book is presented as a series of short overviews that report on the current st…
This significant book conveys Dr. William E. Paul’s enduring enthusiasm for the field of immunology, the incredible accomplishments of the past half-century, and the future’s untapped promises. The immune system has incredible power to protect us from the ravages of infection by…
"The immune system has incredible power to protect us from the ravages of infection. Boosted by vaccines, it can protect us individually and as a "herd" from diseases such as measles. However, the power of the immune system is a double-edged sword: an overactive immune system ca…
Immunobiology is the premier text for immunology at the advanced undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels. Beginning students appreciate the book's clear writing and informative illustrations, while advanced students and working immunologists value its comprehensive sc…
Viruses, pandemics, and immunity
by Chakraborty, Arup, Shaw, Andrey S., Stork, Philip J. S.
"Informed and accessible overview of viruses and pandemics, how our immune system combats them, and how diagnostic tests, vaccines, and antiviral therapies work to form the foundation of public health."--
Viruses, pandemics, and immunity
by Chakraborty, Arup, Shaw, Andrey S., Stork, Philip J. S.
Conquering a pandemic that raged from antiquity to the 18th century -- Discovery of infectious disease-causing microbes and the dawn of the modern era of vaccines -- Viruses and the emergence of pandemics -- Immunity -- Spread and mitigation of pandemics -- Antiviral therapies -…
How viruses emerge to cause pandemics, how our immune system combats them, and how diagnostic tests, vaccines, and antiviral therapies work. Throughout history, humans have contended with pandemics. History is replete with references to plagues, pestilence, and contagion, but th…