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Bobby Joseph Cherayil
(2024)
The Logic of Immunity
Deciphering an Enigma
Bobby Joseph Cherayil
(2024)
Sprog: Engelsk
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- Vital Source searchable e-book (Reflowable pages)
- Udgiver: Johns Hopkins University Press (Januar 2024)
- ISBN: 9781421447674
Unveils how the immune system works and explores strategies for harnessing its potential for maintaining good health.
Embark on a fascinating journey into the human immune system with The Logic of Immunity. B. J. Cherayil, an accomplished immunologist and educator, demystifies the complex workings of our body's defense system. This scientifically grounded book illustrates the inner mechanisms of specialized cells and molecules that safeguard our health, shedding light on how and why our immune systems can malfunction and lead to disease.
Drawing from years of experience and expertise, Dr. Cherayil skillfully guides readers through the intricacies of immune responses and offers invaluable insights into the latest research-backed strategies to harness their power for maintaining and restoring well-being. Blending scientific knowledge with historical anecdotes, this work also introduces the remarkable scientists who have shaped our understanding of immune function. Complemented by detailed illustrations and a glossary of key terms, The Logic of Immunity explains how the immune system interacts with other body systems, why some people develop autoimmune diseases while others do not, and how lifestyle factors may activate or suppress the immune system. Explore the enigmatic world of immunity, unlock its secrets, and discover the power it holds to protect our health.
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- Hardback: 208 sider
- Udgiver: Johns Hopkins University Press (Januar 2024)
- ISBN: 9781421447650
Unveils how the immune system works and explores strategies for harnessing its potential for maintaining good health.
Embark on a fascinating journey into the human immune system with The Logic of Immunity. B. J. Cherayil, an accomplished immunologist and educator, demystifies the complex workings of our body's defense system. This scientifically grounded book illustrates the inner mechanisms of specialized cells and molecules that safeguard our health, shedding light on how and why our immune systems can malfunction and lead to disease.
Drawing from years of experience and expertise, Dr. Cherayil skillfully guides readers through the intricacies of immune responses and offers invaluable insights into the latest research-backed strategies to harness their power for maintaining and restoring well-being. Blending scientific knowledge with historical anecdotes, this work also introduces the remarkable scientists who have shaped our understanding of immune function. Complemented by detailed illustrations and a glossary of key terms, The Logic of Immunityexplains how the immune system interacts with other body systems, why some people develop autoimmune diseases while others do not, and how lifestyle factors may activate or suppress the immune system. Explore the enigmatic world of immunity, unlock its secrets, and discover the power it holds to protect our health.
Chapter 1. Conceptualizing the Immune Response
Chapter 2. Innate Immunity I: The Rapid Response Team
Chapter 3. Innate Immunity II: Sensing Infection
Chapter 4. Adaptive Immunity: Strength in Diversity
Chapter 5. B Lymphocytes: Antibodies "R" Us
Chapter 6. T Lymphocytes: A Little Help for My Friends
Chapter 7. Immune Dysfunction: When Things Go Wrong
Chapter 8. Conditioning of the Immune System by the Microbiota
Chapter 9. Remembrances of Things Past Haunt the Present
Chapter 10. Harnessing the Function of the Immune System
Chapter 11. Vaccination: The Power of Prevention
Chapter 12. "To Follow Knowledge Like a Sinking Star" Acknowledgments Abbreviations Glossary References Index