Libri di Peter J. Delves

Roitt's Essential Immunology - the textbook of choice for students and instructors of immunology worldwide Roitt s Essential Immunology clearly explains the key principles needed by medical and health sciences students, from the basis of immunity to clinical applications. A brand new introduction sets the scene to section 1, Fundamentals of Immunology, introducing the microbial world and the strategies the body employs to defend itself. Each chapter then guides the reader through a different part of the immune system, and explains the role of each cell or molecule individually, and then as a whole. Section 2, Applied Immunology, discusses what happens when things go wrong, and the role the immune system plays alongside the damaging effects of a disease, including cancer, immunodeficiency, allergies and transplantation and the beneficial effects of vaccines. The 13th edition continues to be a user-friendly and engaging introduction to the workings of the immune system, whilst supporting those who require a slightly more detailed understanding of the key developments in immunology. The content has been fully updated throughout and includes: * An expansion on key clinical topics, including: innate immunity, autoimmune conditions, asthma, primary immunodeficiency, and HIV/AIDS * Beautifully presented with improved artwork and new illustrations * A range of learning features, including introduction re-cap boxes, end of chapter and section summaries to aid revision, as well as further reading suggestions, and a glossary to explain the most important immunology terms. Roitt's Essential Immunology is also supported by a companion website at www.roitt.com including: * An additional online only chapter on immunological methods and applications * Further interactive multiple choice and single best answer questions for each chapter * Animations and videos showing key concepts * Fully downloadable figures and illustrations, further reading and useful links * Updated extracts from the Encyclopaedia of Life Sciences * Podcasts to reinforce the key principles explained in the text

This new edition of "Really Essential Medical Immunology" builds on the success of the first edition and includes a fresh contemporary look and easy-to-navigate feel, with fully updated content and materials. "Really Essential Medical Immunology, Second Edition" is a concise, manageable and portable textbook, based on the original and best-selling Roitt's "Essential Immunology", and is specifically designed and written for busy medical and science students getting to grips with the subject of immunology.The book is divided into five different parts covering: The basis of immunology; The recognition of antigens; The acquired immune response; Immunity of infection; and, Clinical immunology. "Really Essential Medical Immunology": contains only the absolute essentials that students need to know; lays out information in a clear, easy-to-navigate format; includes revision summary boxes to help get the best results in exams; describes concepts visually through the use of clear, simple full colour diagrams; and, is a must-buy for busy students who need to find information fast and easy.