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Immunity and Tolerance

Immunity and Tolerance

HealthScience
Pages
304
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the intricate mechanisms by which the immune system distinguishes between self and non-self, maintaining health while preventing autoimmune diseases. It delves into the complex processes of immune tolerance, examining how the body learns to ignore its own components and harmless foreign substances. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the delicate balance required for a functional immune response.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

Health Science

Authors

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Anne O'Garra

Anne O'Garra is an author and scientific researcher who writes about immunology and medicine. She is the author of the book Immunity and Tolerance, which explores how the human immune system balances defense and self-regulation.

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David J. Stewart

genetics, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and biotechnology at Cold Spring Harbor

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Michel Nussenzsweig

Michel Nussenzsweig is a medical researcher and author who writes extensively on the human immune system. He is best known for his book Immunity and Tolerance, which explores how the body defends itself against disease while maintaining internal balance. His writing makes complex scientific concepts accessible to general readers interested in biology and medicine.

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Stephen Smale

Stephen Smale is a researcher and writer who explores complex biological systems. He is the author of Immunity and Tolerance, a detailed study of how the human immune system functions and regulates itself. His work focuses on making advanced scientific concepts accessible to general readers interested in medicine and biology.