Immunologia

How the Immune System Works has helped thousands of students understand what s in their big, thick, immunology textbooks. In his book, Dr. Sompayrac cuts through the jargon and details to reveal, in simple language, the essence of this complex subject. In fifteen easy-to-read chapters, featuring the humorous style and engaging analogies developed by Dr. Sompayrac, How the Immune System Works explains how the immune system players work together to protect us from disease and, most importantly, why they do it this way. Rigorously updated for this fifth edition, How the Immune System Works includes the latest information on subjects such as vaccines, the immunology of AIDS, and cancer. A highlight of this edition is a new chapter on the intestinal immune system currently one of the hottest topics in immunology. Whether you are completely new to immunology, or require a refresher, How the Immune System Works will provide you with a clear and engaging overview of this fascinating subject. But don t take our word for it! Read what students have been saying about this classic book: "What an exceptional book! It's clear you are in the hands of an expert." "Possibly the Best Small Text of All Time!" "This is a FUN book, and Lauren Sompayrac does a fantastic job of explaining the immune system using words that normal people can understand." "Hands down the best immunology book I have read...a very enjoyable read." "This is simply one of the best medical textbooks that I have ever read. Clear diagrams coupled with highly readable text make this whole subject easily understandable and engaging."

Jay Levy lavora alla University of California in San Francisco (UCSF) dai primi anni '70 e si trovò pertanto all'improvviso nell'occhio del ciclone quando la comunità gay di San Francisco fu investita dal disastro AIDS.

Thoroughly revised and updated, the 3rd Edition concisely covers the clinical aspects of allergic and clinical immunologic diseases. More than 645 illustrations-450 in full colour-clarify complex concepts and aid in the recognition, diagnosis and management of allergic diseases. Coverage has been expanded to reflect the latest advances and developments in the field-including all-new coverage of clinical immunology. Plus, a CD-ROM, bound in the book, offers convenient access to all of the book's outstanding illustrations which can be down loaded into PowerPoint for presentations.

Un approccio nuovo e diverso per rinforzare le proprie difese e il sistema immunitario

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Il volume presenta concetti complessi con uno stile chiaro, interessante ed efficace anche per uno studente alle prime armi, t