Immunology Books
Hodder & Stoughton Immune: A journey into the mysterious system that
Book SynopsisThe book from the creator of the wildly popular science YouTube channel, Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell, a gorgeously illustrated deep dive into the immune system that will change how you think about your body forever.__________'A truly brilliant introduction to the human body's vast system for fighting infections and other threats'JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars'Reads as if it's a riveting sci-fi novel . . . a delightful treat for the curious'TIM URBAN, creator of Wait But Why__________You wake up and feel a tickle in your throat. Your head hurts. You're mildly annoyed as you get the kids ready for school and dress for work yourself. Meanwhile, an utterly epic war is being fought, just below your skin. Millions are fighting and dying for you to be able to complain as you drink your cup of tea and head out the door.So what, exactly, IS your immune system?Second only to the human brain in its complexity, it is one of the oldest and most critical facets of life on Earth. Without it, you would die within days. In Immune, Philipp Dettmer, the brains behind the most popular science channel on YouTube, takes readers on a journey through the fortress of the human body and its defences. There is a constant battle of staggering scale raging within us, full of stories of invasion, strategy, defeat, and noble self-sacrifice. In fact, in the time you've been reading this, your immune system has probably identified and eradicated a cancer cell that started to grow in your body.Each chapter delves deeply into an element of the immune system, including defences like antibodies and inflammation as well as threats like viruses, bacteria, allergies and cancer, as Dettmer reveals why boosting your immune system is actually nonsense, how parasites sneak their way past your body's defences, how viruses - including the coronavirus - work, and what goes on in your wounds when you cut yourself.Enlivened by engaging full-colour graphics and immersive descriptions, Immune turns one of the most intricate, interconnected, and confusing subjects - immunology - into a gripping adventure through an astonishing alien landscape.Challenging what you know and think about your own body and how it defends you against all sorts of maladies and how it might also eventually be your own downfall, Immune is a vital and remarkably fun crash course in what is arguably, and increasingly, the most important system in the body.__________Trade Review'Through wonderful analogies and a genius for clarifying complex ideas, Immune is a truly brilliant introduction to the human body's vast system for fighting infections and other threats. With his trademark wit and intellectual deft, Dettmer helps us understand not just the beautiful and strange mechanics of human immune responses, but also what works (and perhaps more importantly what doesn't work!) when seeking to bolster immunity.' -- John Green'Immune reads as if it's a riveting sci-fi novel, as Philipp Dettmer takes you on a journey into the body for an up-close look at the armies of expert warriors, rogue gladiators, and stealthy detectives that protect you in the daily war against trillions of ruthless microbe enemies. By the end of the book, I understood my entire body far better than I ever had before. Immune is a delightful treat for the curious' -- Tim Urban
£23.80
Little, Brown Book Group How to Stay Healthy
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to optimising your immunity and feeling your best - all year roundThousands of us are struck down by colds, flu and other viruses every year. We know we should be taking steps to look after our immune system every day, but beyond taking vitamin C and getting a good night''s sleep it''s often difficult to know where to start.In How to Stay Healthy, registered nutritionist Jenna Hope provides an easy-to-follow guide that will show you the steps you need to take to optimise your immunity and feel at your best.Through well-explained science this book will help you to understand what the immune system is, why it is so important and how to keep it functioning well in a way that suits you. It will cover the impact of nutrition, gut health and the role of supplements on your immune system, as well as lifestyle factors including smoking, physical activity, sleep, stress and pollution. Hope''s smart, simple and sustainable approach will show you easy ways to incorporate immunity friendly foods into your diet, quick tips for when you''re feeling run down and guidance to set you on the road to recovery from illness.Looking after your immune system has never been more important. This book provides the expert advice you need to do just that.
£14.44
WW Norton & Co Janeways Immunobiology
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£999.99
WW Norton & Co Case Studies in Immunology
Book SynopsisThe perfect clinical companion for your immunology course.Table of Contents1. X-linked Agammaglobulinemia 2. CD40 Ligand Deficiency 3. Activation-Induced Cytidine Deaminase Deficiency 4. Common Variable Immunodeficiency 5. X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency 6. Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency 7. Omenn Syndrome 8. MHC Class II Deficiency 9. DiGeorge Syndrome 10. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) 11. Graft-Versus-Host Disease 12. MHC Class I Deficiency 13. X-linked Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 14. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 15. Chediak–Higashi Syndrome 16. Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome 17. Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy–Candidiasis–Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED) 18. Immune Dysregulation, Polyendocrinopathy, Enteropathy X-linked Disease 19. Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) 20. Hyper IgE Syndrome21. Ataxia Telangiectasia 22. Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis Syndrome (WHIM Syndrome) 23. X-linked Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia and Immunodeficiency 24. Interferon-γ Receptor Deficiency 25. Severe Congenital Neutropenia 26. Chronic Granulomatous Disease 27. Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency 28. Recurrent Herpes Simplex Encephalitis 29. Interleukin 1 Receptor-Associated Kinase 4 Deficiency 30. Congenital Asplenia 31. Hereditary Angioedema 32. Deficiency of the C8 Complement Component 33. Hereditary Periodic Fever Syndromes 34. Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 35. Rheumatoid Arthritis 36. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 37. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 38. Multiple Sclerosis 39. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 40. Myasthenia Gravis 41. Pemphigus Vulgaris 42. Celiac Disease 43. Acute Infectious Mononucleosis 44. Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn 45. Toxic Shock Syndrome 46. Lepromatous Leprosy 47. Allergic Asthma 48. Drug-induced Serum Sickness 49. Contact Sensitivity to Poison Ivy 50. Dedicator of Cytokinesis 8 Deficiency 51. Activated PI3KD Syndrome (APDS) 52. Increased Susceptibility to Candida Infections 53. LPS-Responsive Beige-Like Anchor (LRBA) Deficiency 54. T Cell Signaling Defects 55. Channelopathies
£41.80
Macmillan Learning Kuby Immunology
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£999.99
Oxford University Press The Immune System
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton The Good Virus
Book SynopsisA Waterstones science book of the yearA book of the year for The Times and Sunday TimesNew York Times editor''s choice Winner of the Giles St Aubyn Award for Non-Fiction''The book that might change the world ... This is luxury-class science writing'' TELEGRAPH''One of the best books of any genre that I''ve read in 2023, this superbly-written book ... will fascinate absolutely everyone'' FORBES''A delight. To learn more about phages is to discover fascinating details about a hidden world'' NATURE''Outstanding'' CLIVE MYRIEThe viruses that do us harm are vastly outnumbered by viruses that can actually save lives. These good viruses are called ''phages'', and they are the most abundant life form on Earth.The Good Virus reveals how these weird and wonderful microbes shape our health, support our ecosys
£11.69
Orion Publishing Co The Immune System Recovery Plan
Book SynopsisFrom Dr Susan Blum, comes her proven four-step program to treat, reverse, and prevent autoimmune conditions and repair your immune system.
£15.29
Hodder & Stoughton Vaxxers: A Pioneering Moment in Scientific
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*Chosen as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Prospect, Guardian and The Times*This is the story of a race - not against other vaccines or other scientists, but against a deadly and devastating virus.On 1 January 2020, Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology at Oxford University, read an article about four people in China with a strange pneumonia. Within two weeks, she and her team had designed a vaccine against a pathogen that no one had ever seen before. Less than 12 months later, vaccination was rolled out across the world to save millions of lives from Covid-19.In Vaxxers, we hear directly from Professor Gilbert and her colleague Dr Catherine Green as they reveal the inside story of making the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and the cutting-edge science and sheer hard work behind it. This is their story of fighting a pandemic as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Sarah and Cath share the heart-stopping moments in the eye of the storm; they separate fact from fiction; they explain how they made a highly effective vaccine in record time with the eyes of the world watching; and they give us hope for the future.Vaxxers invites us into the lab to find out how science will save us from this pandemic, and how we can prepare for the inevitable next one.Trade ReviewThis book is a profound success. I have read few that have given me such an immediate, eye-level view of working science - of brilliant, committed, heroic science. * Sunday Times *What an enthralling tale of toil, tenacity and triumph this is. The authors' intelligence, idealism and sheer, bloody-minded grit shine through. The world needs all the Sarah Gilberts and Catherine Greens it can get. Just brilliant. -- Rachel ClarkeMoving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade * Mail on Sunday *Excellent and readable ... Vaccine production has never been explained more clearly... Green writes movingly about the difficult intersection between work and home life... Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over, as a vivid account of research in action and the way individuals respond in the face of a scientific emergency. * Financial Times *Vaxxers can be read as much as a manifesto for the importance of good science communication and an antidote to anti-vax conspiracy theories as a biomedical thriller. * Observer *Urgent and fascinating ... A tale of hard work and victory against steep odds, a unique insight into vaccines generally ... A gripping yarn ... I especially loved the book's personal moments ... I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed. * Guardian *A most accessible read... A personal story of one of the most epic moments in human history, perfectly capturing how scientific discovery on this scale is rarely a Eureka moment for a lone genius. As a grateful recipient of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, I take my hat off in thanks to these remarkable women. * Irish Times *This is one of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. Science is the exit strategy, as long as we make that science equitably available to the world - as all the incredible people behind the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine always intended - truly the "People's Vaccine". -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome TrustAn extraordinary story with a remarkable beginning and an astonishing denouement * Observer *One of the most extraordinary stories in the history of medicine -- Matt D'Ancona[Sarah Gilbert] has been the adult in the room and the accidental leadership figure the moment demands, embodying the competence, command of the detail, vision and, crucially, hope, that people have needed to see. * New Statesman *
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Goodbye to Inflammation
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£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Autoimmune Solution
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Autoimmune Solution is a medical breakthrough. Dr. Myers' protocol is a proven way to heal and reverse any illness on the autoimmune spectrum. This book revolutionizes the way we understand and treat autoimmunity and I am thrilled to be able to recommend it to my patients." -- Mark Hyman, M.D., author of The Blood Sugar Solution 10- Day Detox Diet "Dr. Amy Myers is an inspiring, pioneering voice in the prevention and treatment of autoimmune conditions. This guide presents her straightforward, action-oriented plan for healing your gut and detoxifying your surroundings. The Autoimmune Solution has the power to change the lives of millions." -- Robb Wolf, author of The Paleo Solution "Dr. Amy Myers begins by writing that modern medicine failed her when her immune system failed. I believe this was a blessing in disguise. Dr. Myers has made this her life's work and her book The Autoimmune Solution is a gift to humanity." -- Alejandro Junger, M.D. author of Clean "The Autoimmune Solution is a long awaited and scientifically validated approach to autoimmune conditions that relegates the standard approach of simply managing symptoms to being a relic of the past. Dr. Myers' plan will fundamentally change the trajectory of your health for the better." -- David Perlmutter, M.D., author of Grain Brain "At long last, a solution to autoimmune disorders! With her proven, easy-to-follow health protocol, Dr. Amy Myers turns conventional medicine on its head and, in the process, offers hope, answers, and security to the millions of people coping with a full spectrum of inflammatory illness and autoimmune diseases." -- Frank Lipman, M.D., author, educator, and founder of the Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City "Dr. Amy Myers lives and breathes advocacy. She supports the unfolding of you most easeful, fulfilled self and helps to uncover and clear what's in the way with gentle (but firm) support, humor and comprehensive tools. I so appreciate her passion for learning and health and trust her completely." -- Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT, Co-Author of Conscious Loving and The Conscious Heart "Those with autoimmune issues should welcome this helpful and hopeful resource from a physician who walks her talk." -- Publishers Weekly "Americans who suffer from psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, and other autoimmune diseases will find many alternative ideas in this guide...her recipes for dishes like a salmon avocado bowl seem healthy and tasty, and her bibliography is thorough." -- Booklist "The Autoimmune Solution busts many of the conventional wisdom myths surrounding autoimmune disease, explaining where conventional medicine goes wrong and empowering patients to be proactive...The best part of all of this is that Amy's language is very approachable and down-to-Earth." -- The Paleo Mom
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Super Immunity
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£15.29
Hodder & Stoughton The Inflammation Spectrum: Find Your Food
Book SynopsisThe Inflammation Spectrum, Dr Will Cole's follow up to Ketotarian, teaches us how inflammation is often the catalyst for most common health woes.Arriving at a time where issues of inflammation and gut health are becoming increasingly prominent within mainstream discourses, Dr Will Cole offers us a solution to this growing issue. The Inflammation Spectrum teaches us that ultimately how we feel is symbiotically linked to what we consume; indeed, food, in Cole's words, 'constantly and dynamically influences' our health. Subsequently he teaches readers how to do nutrition the right way, providing us with a personal guide which seeks to aid readers to find out which foods their bodies love, hate and need to feel great!Cole's book informs us to think twice before consuming pharmaceutical drugs to "fix" issues of inflammation and instead proposes that readers reassess their eating habits, using 'food as thy medicine'. This book, Dr Mark Hyman suggests, is for 'anyone who is fed up with fad diets' as Cole uses his years of experience in functional-medicine to teach us how to love our bodies enough to nourish it with delicious, healing foods. From personal quizzes to scientific breakdowns The Inflammation Spectrum offers empowering advice and puts readers on the path to achieving food freedom and optimal health.
£10.44
Taylor & Francis Ltd Case Studies in Infectious Disease
Book SynopsisCase Studies in Infectious Disease presents 40 case studies featuring the most important human infectious diseases worldwide. Fully revised and updated in this second edition, the book describes the natural history of infection from point of entry of the pathogen through to clinical management of the resulting disease or condition. A further 8 case studies have been provided online as supplementary material, and these can be downloaded by students. Five core sets of questions are posed in each case, with the answers covering the nature of the infectious agent, route(s) of spread and of infection, pathogenesis of disease, host response to infection, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This standardized approach provides the reader with a logical basis for understanding these diverse and medically important organisms and diseases, fully integrating microbiology and immunology throughout.KEY FEATURES High-resolution photos accompany each case, from the causative agents of disease to the clinical manifestations of the infection. Exquisite artwork helps to illustrate important concepts throughout the book. Eight new cases added to this new edition, extending coverage of important infectious diseases of worldwide significance. A standardized set of core questions allows students to compare directly differences between microbes such as their structure, clinical manifestations, host response, pathogenesis and availability of vaccines. Questions and answers available online, test the readerâs understanding of each case study. The book provides essential case-based learning for undergraduate and graduate microbiology students, while medical students and trainee physicians will also find the up-to-date information on 48 globally important infectious diseases outlined in a clear, digestible form, invaluable during undergraduate studies and in future clinical practice. Trade Review"a handsome, excellent book on most common pathogens, with a clear orientation to immunology, physiopathology, and microbiology … It reads well and is an excellent textbook for medical students and a good source of illustrations, tables, and question ideas for teachers." Gary P. Wormser and Guillaume Béraud for Clinical Infectious Diseases."a valuable compilation of information on the most common diseases that cause illness and death worldwide. The presentation format with distinct sections makes it readable and well suited for either students just learning about the pathogens causing infectious disease or clinicians who need an update. The level of detail is well thought out and gives the reader a useful summary of each pathogen and disease state. The condensed presentations make it a good reference source for those with insufficient time to read through more detailed textbooks." Philip S. Brachman for Emerging Infectious Disease.Table of ContentsAspergillus fumigatus Borrelia burgdorferi and related species Campylobacter jejuni Candida albicansChlamydia trachomatis Clostridiodies difficile Cytomegalovirus Echinococcus spp. EnterovirusesEpstein-Barr virus Escherichia coli Giardia lamblia Helicobacter pylori Hepatitis B virus Hepatitis C virusHerpes simplex virus Histoplasma capsulatum Human immunodeficiency virus Influenza virus Leishmania spp. Leptospira spp. Listeria monocytogenes Mycobacterium leprae Mycobacterium tuberculosis Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria meningitidis Norovirus Plasmodium spp. Respiratory syncytial virus Rickettsia spp. Salmonella typhi Schistosoma spp. Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus pyogenes Toxoplasma gondii Trypanosoma spp.Trichophyton spp. and dermatophytesVaricella-zoster virus Wuchereria bancrofti Plus online cases:Bartonella bacilliformis BrucellaCoxiella burnetti Dengue virusEnterococcus faecalis and E. faeciumMycobacterium abscessusSARS-CoV-2 Streptococcus mitis
£49.99
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Immunology at a Glance
Book SynopsisImmunology at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the body s defence mechanisms.Trade Review“This book provides a user-friendly overview of the body’s defence mechanisms. Ideal for a medical, biomedical or life science course, the text contains a basic overview of both adaptive and innate immunity, applied immunological concepts, and how each body system can be affected by immunity.” (European Journal of Immunology, 1 December 2012) Table of ContentsPreface 6 Acknowledgements 6 Note on the tenth edition 6 How to use this book 7 Further reading 7 List of abbreviations 8 Immunity 1 The scope of immunology 10 2 Innate and adaptive immune mechanisms 12 3 Recognition and receptors: the keys to immunity 14 4 Cells involved in immunity: the haemopoietic system 16 Innate immunity 5 Receptors of the innate immune system 18 6 Complement 20 7 Acute inflammation 22 8 Phagocytic cells and the reticuloendothelial system 24 9 Phagocytosis 26 Adaptive immunity (i) The molecular basis 10 Evolution of recognition molecules: the immunoglobulin superfamily 28 11 The major histocompatibility complex 30 12 The T-cell receptor 32 13 Antibody diversification and synthesis 34 14 Antibody structure and function 36 (ii) The cellular basis 15 Lymphocytes 38 16 Primary lymphoid organs and lymphopoiesis 40 17 Secondary lymphoid organs and lymphocyte traffic 42 (iii) The adaptive immune response 18 Antigen processing and presentation 44 19 The antibody response 46 20 Antigen – antibody interaction and immune complexes 48 21 Cell-mediated immune responses 50 (iv) Regulation 22 Tolerance 52 23 Cell communication and cytokines 54 24 The cytokine network 56 25 Immunity, hormones and the brain 58 Potentially useful immunity 26 Antimicrobial immunity: a general scheme 60 27 Immunity to viruses 62 28 HIV and AIDS 64 29 Immunity to bacteria 66 30 Immunity to fungi and ectoparasites 68 31 Immunity to protozoa 70 32 Immunity to worms 72 Undesirable effects of immunity 33 Immunodeficiency 74 34 Harmful immunity: a general scheme 76 35 Allergy and anaphylaxis 78 36 Immune complexes, complement and disease 80 37 Chronic and cell-mediated inflammation 82 38 Autoimmune disease 84 Altered immunity 39 Transplant rejection 86 40 Immunosuppression 88 41 Immunostimulation and vaccination 90 Immunity in health and disease 42 Cancer immunology 92 43 Immunity and clinical medicine 94 44 Investigating immunity 96 45 Immunology in the laboratory 98 46 Out of the past: evolution of immune mechanisms 100 47 Into the future: immunology in the age of genomics 102 Self-assessment Self-assessment questions 105 Answers 107 Appendices Appendix I Comparative sizes and molecular weights 109 Appendix II Landmarks in the history of immunology and some unsolved problems 111 Appendix III CD classification 113 Index 115
£29.40
Elsevier Health Sciences Immunology for Medical Students
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Introduction Introduction to the Immune System Basic Concepts and Components of the Immune System Section 2: Antigen-Recognition Molecules 3. Introduction to Antigen Recognition 4. Antigens and Antibody Structure 5. Antibody-Antigen Interaction 6. Antibody Diversity 7. The T-Cell Receptor 8. Major Histocompatibility Complex 9. Review of Antigen Recognition Section 3: Physiology 10. Antigen Processing and Presentation 11. Lymphocyte Activation 12. Hematopoiesis 13. The Organs and Tissues of the Immune System 14. B-Cell Development 15. T-Cell Development 16. T-Cell Interactions and T-Cell Help 17. Immunological Memory and Homeostasis 18. Regulation of the Immune System 19. Brief Review of Immune Physiology Section 4: Innate Immunity 20. Constitutive Defenses Including Complement 21. Phagocytes 22. Killing in the Immune System 23. Inflammation 24. Cytokines in the Immune System Section 5: Immune System in Health and Disease 25. Infections and Vaccines 26. Hypersensitivity Reactions 27. Immediate Hypersensitivity (Type I): Allergy 28. How Autoimmune Disease Develops 29. Antibody-Mediated Hypersensitivity (Type II) 30. Immune Complex Disease (Type III Hypersensitivity) 31. Delayed Hypersensitivity (Type IV) and Review of Hypersensitivity Reactions 32. Primary Immunodeficiency 33. Secondary Immunodeficiency 34. Transplantation 35. Tumor Immunology 36. Bio Pharmaceuticals Glossary Index
£39.89
Springer International Publishing AG The Basics of Cancer Immunotherapy
Book SynopsisThe basic concepts in cancer immunology and immunotherapy.- Immune checkpoint inhibitors in oncology.- Bi-specific, T cell engaging antibodies including Tebentifusp.- Cell therapy for cancer: CAR-T, TIL.- Viral immunotherapy strategies in clinical practice: TVEC.- Chemotherapy for resistant cancer to ICI.- Radio-immunotherapy for refractory cancers.- Immunotherapy for melanoma and skin cancer.- Immunotherapy for lung cancer.- Immunotherapy for breast cancer.- Immunotherapy for genitourinary malignancies.- Immunotherapy for gastrointestinal malignancies.- Immunotherapy in the solid organ transplant recipient.- Management of immune-related adverse events from immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.- Resources for patients undergoing immune therapy for cancer.- Immunotherapy for head and neck cancer.
£26.99
Page Street Publishing The Complete Mold Detox
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£18.39
Elsevier Health Sciences Clinical Immunology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I Principles of Immune Response 1 The Human Immune Response 2 Organization of the Immune System 3 Innate Immunity 4 Antigen Receptor Genes, Gene Products, and Co-Receptors 5 The Major Histocompatibility Complex 6 Antigens and Antigen Presentation 7 B-Cell Development and Differentiation 8 Immunoglobulin Function 9 T-Cell Development 10 T-Cell Activation and Tolerance 11 Helper T-Cell Subsets and Control of the Inflammatory Response 12 Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes and Natural Killer Cells 13 Regulatory Immune Cells 14 Cytokines and Cytokine Receptors 15 Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors 16 Lymphocyte Adhesion and Trafficking 17 Death Pathways and Immunogenicity PART II Fundamentals of Host-Environmental Interactions 18 Human Genomics in Immunology 19 Regulatory RNA in Immunologic Diseases 20 Immunometabolism 21 Immune Deficiencies at the Extremes of Age 22 The Microbiota in Immunity and Inflammation PART III Host Defenses to Infectious Agents 23 Immunology of the Skin 24 Immunology of Mucosal Surfaces 25 Host Defenses to Viruses 26 Host Defenses to Intracellular Bacteria 27 Host Defenses to Extracellular Bacteria, Including Spirochetes 28 Host Defenses to Fungi 29 Host Defenses to Protozoa 30 Host Defenses to Helminth Infection 31 Emerging Pandemic Infectious Disease Threats PART IV Immune Deficiency and Immune Regulatory Disorders 32 Approach to the Evaluation of the Patient With Suspected Immunodeficiency 33 Primary Antibody Deficiencies 34 Primary T-Cell Immunodeficiencies 35 Genetic Disorders of Interferons-, Interleukin-17, Interleukin-18, and Nuclear Factor-?B-Mediated Immunity 36 Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis 37 Autoinflammatory Syndromes 38 Immune Regulatory Disorders 39 Neutrophils and Neutrophil Disorders 40 Complement and Complement Disorders 41 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 42 Autoantibody-Mediated Phenocopies of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases PART V Allergic Diseases 43 Allergic Airway Diseases 44 Mast Cells and Mast Cell Disorders 45 Eosinophils and Eosinophilic Disorders 46 Urticaria, Angioedema, and Anaphylaxis 47 Allergic Reactions to Stinging and Biting Insects 48 Atopic and Contact Dermatitis 49 Food Allergy 50 Drug Hypersensitivity PART VI Systemic Immune Diseases 51 Mechanisms of Autoimmunity 52 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 53 Rheumatoid Arthritis 54 Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 55 Sjögren's Syndrome 56 Scleroderma-Systemic Sclerosis 57 Inflammatory Muscle Diseases 58 Spondyloarthritis 59 Small- and Medium-Vessel Primary Vasculitis 60 Large Vessel Vasculitides 61 Antiphospholipid Syndrome PART VII Organ-Specific Inflammatory Disease 62 Immunohematologic Disorders 63 Bullous Diseases of the Skin and Mucous Membranes 64 Immunology of Psoriasis 65 Myasthenia Gravis 66 Multiple Sclerosis 67 Autoimmune Peripheral Neuropathies 68 Immunologic Renal Diseases 69 Immunologic Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis and Myocarditis 70 Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases 71 Type 1 Diabetes 72 Immunologic Lung Diseases, 919 73 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema 74 Immunologic Ocular Disease 75 Immunologic Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract 76 Inflammatory Hepatobiliary Diseases PART VIII Immunology and Immunotherapy of Neoplasia 77 Lymphoid Leukemias 78 Lymphomas 79 Monoclonal Gammopathies 80 Immune Responses to Solid Tumors and Immune Checkpoint Therapy 81 CAR T-Cell Therapy PART IX Medical Management of Immunological Diseases 82 Immunoglobulin Therapy: Replacement and Immunomodulation 83 Glucocorticoids 84 Immunomodulating Drugs 85 Protein Kinase Antagonists 86 Biologic Response Modifiers 87 Vaccines 88 Allergen Immunotherapy for Allergic Diseases PART X Transplantation 89 Solid Organ Transplantation: Rejection, Immunosuppression, and Tolerance 90 Allogeneic Transplantation for Immunodeficiency 91 Gene Therapy for Primary Immune Deficiency Diseases 92 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Malignant Diseases PART XI Diagnostic Immunology 93 Flow Cytometry 94 Assessment of Functional Immune Responses in Lymphocytes 95 Assessment of Neutrophil Function 96 Assessment of Human Allergic Diseases Appendix 1: Selected CD Molecules and Their Characteristics Appendix 2: Laboratory Reference Values Index
£221.39
Oxford University Press Steering Against Superbugs The Global Governance
Book SynopsisAMR is arguably one of the most severe long-term threats to human, animal, and environmental health. There is momentum for global political action around novel and emerging disease threats and Steering Against Superbugs contributes with original and insightful research to inform ongoing and future debates.Trade ReviewThis volume collects together key insights from across social sciences on AMR governance. AMR is now the third-leading underlying cause of death globally, which is why a global approach and global governance is necessary. Through a global perspective, the case studies in this volume highlight both successes and challenges of local, regional, and global governance for AMR. As we work together across the world to tackle the 'silent' AMR pandemic, I strongly recommend this book for all in the global and public health and policy sphere to help galvanise action to address the insidious and complex health emergency of AMR. * Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) *Steering Against Superbugs comprehensively unpacks the root social drivers of antimicrobial resistance and masterfully situates these drivers in their cultural, historical and political contexts. Rubin, Baekkeskov, and Munkholm have brought together some of the world's leading thinkers in this field and have pro¬vided us with some of the best ideas yet to tackle this intensifying global health challenge that already kills more than 1.2 million people each year. * Professor Steven J. Hoffman, Director of the Global Strategy Lab and the WHO Collaborating Centre on Global Governance of Antimicrobial Resistance, York University, Canada *This exciting volume achieves what many have been waiting for: a compen¬dium of social science approaches to antimicrobial resistance. With a focus on governance, the authors demonstrate the strengths of different disciplines by providing evidence at multiple scales of the ways in which antibiotics, and drug resistance, is-and can be-governed. From clinics, to bednets, to global policy spaces, the book introduces the reader to detailed case studies that enlighten and awaken interest in the multiple dimensions that make up the complex challenge of antimicrobial resistance globally. * Professor Clare Chandler, Anthropology of Antimicrobial Resistance lead and founding Director, AMR Centre, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. *Microbes, humans, One Health, and the interplay between them through AMR. This book introduces the reader to the conceptual issues of AMR, and then steers her through governance challenges, One Health aspects, global awareness, advocacy and regulatory matters. This is essential reading, not just for those working in this critical field but also for policy- makers, healthcare leaders, One Health professionals, and the wider community-providing an armament of knowledge, insight, and perspectives in the fight against AMR. * Professor & Head Sujith J Chandy, Department of Pharmacology & Clinical Pharmacology, Christian Medical College Vellore, India *Table of Contents1: Steering against Superbugs: Research agenda and four perspectives for global governance Part I: Framing and conceptualizing AMR 2: Pills and Politics - a historical analysis of international antibiotic regulation since 1945 3: Global eradicationism and AMR 4: Conceptualizing AMR as a creeping disaster in terms of pace and space Part II: Coordination and leadership in AMR governance 5: Combatting AMR in the EU - governmental dimensions 6: Contested governance of collective action against AMR in the EU 7: What would it take to move the global AMR agenda forward in the Global South? Part III: AMR Governance from below 8: The individual in global and national AMR governance 9: Governing AMR: a case for considering governance 10: A sociological look beyond the surface of the national action plans against AMR: How state professionals adjust to global governance Part IV: A One Health Perspective on AMR 11: One Health and AMR governance 12: From policy to practice: Challenges and opportunities for cross-sectoral AMR mitigation and response efforts 13: Joint action against AMR with a One Health perspective Part V: Global advocacy and awareness of AMR 14: Policy entrepreneurship and problem brokering in the global governance of AMR 15: Global attention to Antimicrobial Resistance and Climate Change in the era of Social Media 16: The policy context for responses to antimicrobial resistance in India Part VI: Regulatory responses to AMR 17: A case for the global governance of AMR by regulating the pharmaceutical supply chain 18: Sustainable procurement of pharmaceuticals - a tool to combat global antimicrobial resistance 19: International Law and AMR: Learning from 15 years implementing the International Health Regulations
£42.74
Vintage Publishing The Secret Body: How the New Science of the Human
Book Synopsis'A big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives' The TimesWelcome to a revolution in the science of you. This landmark new book from award-winning scientist Daniel M. Davis explores the future of the human body.Imagine taking drugs to help you acquire new skills, or knowing years in advance the precise likelihood of developing specific cancers, or following a diet and health regime tailored to your microbiome, or even having continuous monitoring of your body's workings and well-being.Written by an award-winning scientist, this landmark book shows how these radical and disconcerting possibilities have been made real. It is at once a gripping drama of scientific ingenuity, discovery and collaboration, and a vision of the human body of dizzying complexity and wonder.'With this stunning book Daniel M. Davis joins the pantheon of truly great science communicators. Everyone who has a body will love it' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, author of Ultra-Processed People'The startling new discoveries...are radically altering our understanding of how we function and what our future holds' BRIAN COX'Thrilling' BILL BRYSON'Brilliant' TIM SPECTOR'Extraordinary' ALICE ROBERTSTrade ReviewA brilliant deep-dive into the latest discoveries of human health. An inspiration! -- Tim Spector, No.1 bestselling author of Spoon-FedWith this stunning book Daniel M. Davis joins the pantheon of truly great science communicators. It will change the way you think about your self and the people around you. Everyone who has a body will love it -- CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN, No.1 bestselling author of Ultra-Processed PeopleA big-picture forecast of how medicine stands on the threshold of a revolution that will radically change all of our lives ... Davis is a polar opposite of the typecast propeller-hatted futurologist. He is beguilingly informal and affably humorous * The Times *An elegantly written and splendidly concise Cook's Tour of the frontiers of medical biology. It is also an engrossing account of the progress of science * Wall Street Journal *A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling. Daniel Davis has a rare knack for making complex science comprehensible and thrilling -- BILL BRYSONAn extraordinary journey that reveals the magnificence, intricacy and beauty of the human body, fundamentally changing the way we see ourselves. Masterful -- ALICE ROBERTSA beautifully rendered picture of the startling new discoveries in human biology which are radically altering our understanding of how we function and what our future holds -- BRIAN COXWhat we now know about the human body would seem magical to people just a hundred years ago... It often reads like a detective story and anyone interested in biology will learn much from this enjoyable book -- VENKI RAMAKRISHNAN, Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry and author of Gene Machine
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity: Personalise
Book SynopsisYour Blueprint for Strong Immunity breaks down the science behind our health and shares the secrets of how to be well, for good.Expert immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi has over 20 years' experience as a scientist researching the impact of lifestyle on the immune system in health and disease.Your Blueprint for Strong Immunity guides you through your very own health MOT and Jenna will help you audit your current lifestyle so you are able to identify key areas that might not be serving your health well. In Part Two, you will learn what to do when you fall ill, how to recover from infection and how to build mental resilience. Part three explains how to support your immunity when you live with chronic illness. She includes over 20 of her own delicious and simple recipes to help you nourish your body. 'What immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi doesn't know about staying well isn't worth knowing' - Susannah Taylor 'Dr Jenna is one of the most knowledgeable authorities on Immune Health and has a wonderful ability to communicate an incredibly complicated subject in a profoundly approachable and relatable way. ' - Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's KitchenTrade ReviewWhat immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi doesn't know about staying well isn't worth knowing. -- Susannah Taylor * Mail on Sunday *
£13.49
Hodder & Stoughton Vaxxers: A Pioneering Moment in Scientific
Book Synopsis'Moving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade'Mail on Sunday'Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over'Financial Times'The amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It's a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving'Chris Evans'I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed' Guardian__________The bestselling inside story of a historic moment for science and for humanity.On 1 January 2020, Professor Sarah Gilbert read an article about four people in China with an illness of unknown cause. Within two weeks, she and her team had designed a new vaccine that would go on to save millions of lives from Covid-19.Capturing a landmark moment, Sarah Gilbert and Catherine Green reveal their story of making the pioneering Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine and fighting a pandemic as ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. They separate fact from fiction, they explain how they made their highly effective vaccine in record time with the eyes of the world watching, and they give us hope for the future.Trade ReviewThis book is a profound success. I have read few that have given me such an immediate, eye-level view of working science - of brilliant, committed, heroic science. * Sunday Times *Vaxxers is the amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It's a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving -- Chris EvansMoving and awe-inspiring... The story of the decade * Mail on Sunday *Excellent and readable ... Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over. * Financial Times *Urgent and fascinating ... A tale of hard work and victory against steep odds, a unique insight into vaccines generally ... A gripping yarn ... I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed. * Guardian *An enthralling tale of toil, tenacity and triumph ... The world needs all the Sarah Gilberts and Catherine Greens it can get. Just brilliant. -- Dr Rachel Clarke, author of BREATHTAKING and DEAR LIFEHeroes of our time ... Fired by a mission to save the world, these researchers are dedicated, altruistic, and determined ... Let's hope people who have not yet taken up the vaccine read Vaxxers and decide to have the jab. * The Lancet *One of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome TrustAn extraordinary story with a remarkable beginning and an astonishing denouement * Observer *A personal story of one of the most epic moments in human history ... I take my hat off in thanks to these remarkable women. * Irish Times *An extraordinary story of professional determination and excellence... Vaxxers is a quintessential feel-good read... Bravo Sarah. Bravo Cath. Thank you for making the world a safer place. * Irish Examiner *One of the most extraordinary stories in the history of medicine. -- Matt D'AnconaA book that anyone even slightly vaccine-hesitant should read, because it addresses almost every concern or question that might be raised... a fascinating behind-the-scenes look ... One of the great moments in modern science * Sydney Morning Herald *A biomedical thriller. * Observer *Enthralling and engagingly personal ... Vaxxers is an engrossing tale of solid science that should reassure anyone. * The Australian *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The GutImmune Connection
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dr. Mayer will not only open your eyes to the critical importance of the variety of microbes that inhabit our gut, but also to the broader picture of how food choices that support biodiversity can save lives, shield us from novel infections, and protect the planet. It is fascinating how choices to improve our personal health are connected to the preservation and creation of fertile soils, clean waterways and ultimately our mothership, Earth and our progeny." — Joel Fuhrman, M.D., seven-time New York Times bestselling author “In Medicine, the ‘Holy Trinity’ means something different: the brain, the gut, and the immune system. Each contributes to health through its effects on the others. We’re lucky, because Emeran Mayer is an expert in each. And he knows the only way to fix all three at once is to fix the food.” — Robert Lustig, MD., author of Fat Chance and The Hacking of the American Mind “Our entire world – the soil, the plants, even us humans – are bound together by networks of invisible microbes. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer is a microbiome magician pulling back the veil on our interconnected world and then showing us how to harness nature’s healing energy. This is a life changing book by one of the great scientists of our generation. “ — Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled “We live in an environment dominated by ultra-processed, fast food, which is fueling disease and hurting the planet. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, draws important connections between the gut microbiome and our immune system, describing how individuals can take action to harness this powerful force to promote well-being. It is a must read for those searching for a path to better human and planetary health.” — Erica Sonnenburg, PhD, co-author of The Good Gut "Now more than ever we need to understand the critical connection between what we put in our body, and our resistance to disease. Focusing on the three foundational pillars of the gut endocrine system, immune system, and nervous system, Dr. Mayer breaks down the science and lays out a clear and attainable path to reclaim immunity, vitality, and health." — Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASG, author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution & The Bloat Cure “In his new book, Dr. Mayer beautifully points out the close interconnectedness between our own health, and the health of the soil and the environment, and the crucial role that the trillions of microbes play in this planetary network. The book is both a unique collection of information, as well as an urgent call to action for everybody concerned about the deteriorating state of our universal health. “ — Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. “Finally, a book that treats gut health, human health, and ecological health as one subject. A revelatory read from a doctor, writer and thinker we all need to hear from, now more than ever.” — Dan Barber, NYT Bestselling author of The Third Plate and chef of the 2 Michelin star restaurant Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns “Dr. Mayer takes a fascinating deep dive into the microbial world that links the health of our bodies with the health of our environment, revealing the deep interconnections between the planet’s life support systems and our own.” — Liz Carlisle, PhD., author of Lentil Underground
£999.99
Scribe Publications The Breakthrough: immunotherapy and the race to
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Charles Graeber tells the astonishing story of the group of scientists working on a code that can enable the human immune system to fight — and perhaps even cure — cancer. For decades, scientists have puzzled over one of medicine’s greatest mysteries: why doesn’t our immune system fight cancer the way it does other diseases? The answer is a series of tricks that cancer has developed to turn off normal immune responses — tricks that scientists have only recently discovered, and now are learning to defeat. We are in the midst of a revolution in our understanding of cancer and how to beat it. Groundbreaking, riveting, and expertly told, The Breakthrough is the story of the game-changing and Nobel Prize-winning scientific discoveries that unleash our natural ability to recognise and defeat cancer, as told through the experiences of the patients, physicians, and immunotherapy researchers who are on the front lines. This is the incredible true story of the race to find a cure, and the definitive account of a historic moment in medical science.Trade Review‘Only Graeber, one of America's greatest non-fiction writers, could take a subject so complex, dense and sprawling and turn it into a rollicking high-tension medical thriller. Masterful.’ -- Douglas Rogers, award-winning journalist and author of The Last Resort‘A gripping chronicle of the 100-year overnight success of immunotherapy. For myself and millions of other cancer survivors, The Breakthrough is a book of immense and essential hope.’ -- Michael Fitzgerald, co-founder and CEO of Submittable and author of Radiant Days‘There is no villain more ruthless than cancer, which has robbed us all of loved ones who had to endure untold suffering before they succumbed. But after decades of frustration and toil, scientists finally understand how to vanquish the disease by activating the human body's natural defences. The intimate stories behind this triumph lie at the heart of Charles Graeber's The Breakthrough, an expertly crafted and exhilarating account of life-saving ingenuity at its most dazzling. You will never encounter another book so incisive about the art of medical sleuthing, or so poetic about our innate drive to hold on to all that's beautiful in this world for as long as we can.’ -- Brendan I. Koerner, Wired contributing editor and author of The Skies Belong to Us‘Lucid and informed … Graeber gives readers a basis for both understanding the challenges involved and for cautious optimism that a cure can be found.’ * Publishers Weekly *‘Graeber concisely reviews the science of cancer … The risks of tinkering with an intricate immune system are obviously high, even perilous. But the potential reward is a cure. Exciting reading.’ * Booklist *‘Imagine a vaccine that could cure cancer. As this book reports, that possibility may not be far off … [T]he book offers hope for more effective treatments in the near future. A readable survey of the emerging field of immunotherapy in cancer treatment.’ * Kirkus *‘In Mr Graeber’s hands, the evolution of immuno-oncology is both captivating and heartbreaking.’ -- David A. Shaywitz * The Wall Street Journal *‘Graeber’s writing is swift and clear, as if he can barely contain his enthusiasm for the subject — and, in fact, he can’t contain it ... One or two chapters are weighted down by talk of cell division and the like but, for the most part, Graeber paints vivid portraits of people who have cancer or are trying to conquer it ... a rare and thrilling thing: a hopeful, even inspiring, book about cancer.’ -- Chris Hewitt * Minneapolis Star Tribune *‘The extraordinary story of how medical research may finally have made the ultimate breakthrough – a cure for cancer.’ -- Bianca Nogrady * Sydney Morning Herald *‘The new book by Charles Graeber, The Breakthrough: Immunotherapy and the Race to Cure Cancer, artfully traces the history of old and new developments that may have — finally — resulted in an actual cure for the most dreaded of all diseases.’ -- Mimi Swartz * The New York Times *‘Fascinating and engaging … Written with the verve and tension of a medical thriller, Graeber vividly brings to life the scientists and physicians on the front-line battle with cancer and details in simple terms their efforts and breakthroughs.’ * Canberra Weekly *‘The Breakthrough not only provides good background and good understanding for patients, but is also a wonderful read, a book easily picked up but not easily put down — I'd recommend it for any patient interested in immunology of cancer.’ -- Dr. James L. Gulley MD, PhD, Director of Medical Oncology, Chief of Immunology, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH)‘Crisp and suspenseful ... an inspiring medical narrative.’ * BBC *‘Graeber does it again. He takes a complex topic — this time advances in cancer treatment — and weaves an engaging narrative that engages you to the end. With cancer as a leading cause of illness and death, this book is a timely and important account of the challenges and possibilities for new horizons in cancer treatment.’ -- Diana J. Mason, PhD, Senior Policy Service Professor (George Washington University School of Nursing), Professor Emerita (Hunter College, City University of New York)‘[A] deft, detailed study of cancer immunotherapy ... From the once-discredited pioneer William Coley to immunologist and Nobel laureate James P. Allison, they form a brilliant, driven, admirably stubborn group that Graeber brings vividly to life.’ * Nature *‘Fascinating ... [Graeber] weaves human stories with accounts of scientific progress, looking beyond the “cut, burn, and poison techniques” — surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy — to focus on the myriad ways the immune system can attack cancer, and provides hope that a cure might not be beyond imagination.’ * The National Book Review *‘The Breakthrough, reads like a crime thriller because that's what it is — the true story of a dedicated, persistent group of doctors and scientists stalking a killer: cancer … Brilliant.’ * Australian Financial Review *‘An entertaining and moving portrait of [Charles Graeber’s] trade ... As skilled a wordsmith as a surgeon.’ -- Robin Osborne * GPSpeak *Praise for The Good Nurse: ‘A stunning book … that should and does bring to mind In Cold Blood … the story appeals to prurient interests, as does any graphic tale of true crime. But The Good Nurse succeeds in being about much more than Mr. Cullen's murderous kinks. The causes of his pathology are not interesting. But the eagerness of ambitious hospital administrators to cover up his misdeeds is revelatory. And the police investigation that brought him down is a thriller in every sense of that word.’ * New York Times *Praise for The Good Nurse: ‘The most terrifying book published this year. It is also one of the most thoughtful … From a long series of conversations with Cullen, the detectives who solved the case and Amy, a nurse who once was Cullen's best friend and eventually got him to confess, among many other sources, Graeber has crafted a book that is a revelation. The Good Nurse is gripping, sad, suspenseful, rhythmic and beautifully documented (the endnotes to this book are impressive).’ * Kirkus Reviews *Praise for The Good Nurse: ‘Graeber doesn't pull punches … A deeply unsettling addition to the true crime genre.’ * Publishers Weekly *Praise for The Good Nurse: ‘Engrossing … hard-to-put-down … On one level, The Good Nurse is an absorbing story of a serial killer operating within the walls of what most view as a trusted institution. On another, it's an intriguing detective story. And on another it's an indictment of the hospital industry.’ * The New Jersey Star-Ledger *Praise for The Good Nurse: ‘A remarkable new book … gripping and brilliantly written.’ * Healthcare Risk Management *
£15.29
Springer Endless Immunity
Book SynopsisPart I. Introduction: A System to Defend Living Beings Against Each Other. Part II. The Defense: Before the Immune System.- The Invention of the Immune System.- The Immune System Facing its Challenges. Part III. Logics of the Living: In Space and Time.- Itself.- Who am I? Part IV. The Compromise:- The Reaction.- The Relationship.- Beyond Good and Evil.- Part V. Conclusion: A System that Enables Living Beings to Live with each Other.
£23.74
Oneworld Publications Infectious
Book SynopsisThe human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better.The human body is a marvel - but what happens when it comes under attack? A fascinating guide to why we get sick and how we get better. ‘Lovely, warm, erudite and, above all, chatty.’ Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra Processed People Nature wants you dead. Not just you, but your children and everyone you have ever met and everyone they have ever met; in fact, everyone. It wants you to cough and sneeze and poop yourself into an early grave. It wants your blood vessels to burst and pustules to explode all over your body. And - until recently - it was really good at doing this… The subject of infection and how to fight it grows more urgent every day. How do pathogens cause disease? And what tools can we give our bodies to do battle? Infectious is not onlyTrade Review‘Tregoning is a gifted writer of popular science. He has a knack for explaining the intricacies of vaccines and immunity without dumbing them down, and he moves things briskly along with a barrage of often self-deprecating humor.’ * Wall Street Journal *‘This book catapults us to the frontier of the vital science of infections and immune responses. Tregoning is a perfect guide, writing with wit and intelligence about a subject that surely everyone feels the importance of now. Brilliant and right on the zeitgeist.’ -- Daniel M. Davis, author of The Beautiful Cure‘Packed with fascinating facts, intriguing anecdotes and more than a few Dad jokes, Infectious is an expertly guided, pacey tour through the world of all the stuff that’s trying to kill us and how our immune systems and human ingenuity are fighting back.’ -- Dr Kat Arney, science communicator and author of Rebel Cell‘What a book! A book for everyone, an expert, or an interested lay person, young or retired or somewhere in the middle. Informed, engaging, generous and superbly written. If you have secretly wondered about some of the information of the last year (as we all have) and want one book to explain it all with total clarity – this is the book for you. I started it and could not put it down. The best, most accessible, high-quality science book I have read this year. Utterly brilliant.’ -- Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust‘To call this book timely would be yet another contender for understatement of this strange decade. As the pandemic has upended the world and ravaged the population, it’s a duty for all of us civilians to turn to experts like Dr Tregoning with due humility, and educate ourselves about what’s happening to us, how we got here, how we’ve dealt with similar events in the past, and how we might get through this. This book is thorough, engaging, entertaining and utterly vital.’ -- Frank Turner, singer-songwriter‘Lovely, warm, erudite and, above all, chatty.’ -- Chris van Tulleken‘Despite the serious subject, Tregoning (who got COVID-19) maintains a sense of humor… This is a fascinating and timely account of often unheralded scientists heroically battling bacteria and viruses.’ * Booklist *
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton Exercise Well With Autoimmunity
Book SynopsisWe''re told that we need to exercise to stay healthy, but we''re not told HOW to exercise. We''re certainly not told how to exercise with an autoimmune condition. This is the definitive book you need to help you understand and support your body when exercising with an autoimmune condition.Here, Zoe tells us of her own health journey, whilst exploring the benefits of exercise for someone with an autoimmune condition and how you can get onto a plan that suits your needs. She uses case studies, experts and her own research to explore:- the benefits of exercising with a chronic condition- the barriers to exercising with a chronic condition and how to overcome them- how to keep motivation high when exhausted - which exercises you should do (complete with illustrations)- how to adapt your exercises depending on your condition- how to get into the right mindset with exerciseZoe teaches with compassion and understanding that is unique in this
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The MindGutImmune Connection
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Dr. Mayer will not only open your eyes to the critical importance of the variety of microbes that inhabit our gut, but also to the broader picture of how food choices that support biodiversity can save lives, shield us from novel infections, and protect the planet. It is fascinating how choices to improve our personal health are connected to the preservation and creation of fertile soils, clean waterways and ultimately our mothership, Earth and our progeny." — Joel Fuhrman, M.D., seven-time New York Times bestselling author “In Medicine, the ‘Holy Trinity’ means something different: the brain, the gut, and the immune system. Each contributes to health through its effects on the others. We’re lucky, because Emeran Mayer is an expert in each. And he knows the only way to fix all three at once is to fix the food.” — Robert Lustig, MD., author of Fat Chance and The Hacking of the American Mind “Our entire world – the soil, the plants, even us humans – are bound together by networks of invisible microbes. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer is a microbiome magician pulling back the veil on our interconnected world and then showing us how to harness nature’s healing energy. This is a life changing book by one of the great scientists of our generation. “ — Will Bulsiewicz, New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled “We live in an environment dominated by ultra-processed, fast food, which is fueling disease and hurting the planet. In The Gut-Immune Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, draws important connections between the gut microbiome and our immune system, describing how individuals can take action to harness this powerful force to promote well-being. It is a must read for those searching for a path to better human and planetary health.” — Erica Sonnenburg, PhD, co-author of The Good Gut "Now more than ever we need to understand the critical connection between what we put in our body, and our resistance to disease. Focusing on the three foundational pillars of the gut endocrine system, immune system, and nervous system, Dr. Mayer breaks down the science and lays out a clear and attainable path to reclaim immunity, vitality, and health." — Robynne Chutkan, MD, FASG, author of Gutbliss, The Microbiome Solution & The Bloat Cure “In his new book, Dr. Mayer beautifully points out the close interconnectedness between our own health, and the health of the soil and the environment, and the crucial role that the trillions of microbes play in this planetary network. The book is both a unique collection of information, as well as an urgent call to action for everybody concerned about the deteriorating state of our universal health. “ — Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc. “Finally, a book that treats gut health, human health, and ecological health as one subject. A revelatory read from a doctor, writer and thinker we all need to hear from, now more than ever.” — Dan Barber, NYT Bestselling author of The Third Plate and chef of the 2 Michelin star restaurant Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns “Dr. Mayer takes a fascinating deep dive into the microbial world that links the health of our bodies with the health of our environment, revealing the deep interconnections between the planet’s life support systems and our own.” — Liz Carlisle, PhD., author of Lentil Underground
£999.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Strelkauskas Microbiology
Book SynopsisAs with the much-praised prior editions, the third edition of Strelkauskas'' Microbiology: A Clinical Approach remains a comprehensive introductory textbook written specifically for pre-nursing, nursing and allied health students. Clinically relevant throughout, it uses the theme of infection as its foundation, fitting closely with the ''One Health'' approach that is considered increasingly central to the effective control of zoonoses and to combatting antimicrobial resistance. The third edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments, including the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and associated COVID-19 pandemic. The book is accompanied by a robust instructor ancillary package that allows educators to incorporate readily the book's unique approach into their lectures and includes additional materials for students to supplement classroom learning and encourage and support study and self-reflection.Key Features:Student-foTrade Review"The easily navigable chapters are enriched with outstanding illustrations and informative tables, and finished with salient summary points. In fact, the learning aids presented far exceeded my expectations for a textbook!.The opening pages of the book contain a wealth of guidance on how to use these features, with further complimentary resources available on-line and in the form of accompanying software for those who wish to apply for them!.it is an interesting book that has been well researched and the format makes it fun to read." Microbiology Today, June 2010 Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Instructor and Student Resources. Learning Skills. Foundations. What Is Microbiology and Why Does It Matter? Fundamental Chemistry for Microbiology. Essentials of Metabolism. An Introduction to Cell Structure and Host–Pathogen Relationships. Disease Mechanisms. Requirements for Infection. Transmission of Infection, the Compromised Host, Epidemiology, and Diagnosing Infections. Principles of Disease. Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases. Characteristics of Disease-Causing Microorganisms. The Clinical Significance of Bacterial Anatomy. Bacterial Growth. Microbial Genetics and Infectious Disease. The Structure and Infection Cycle of Viruses. Viral Infection. Parasitic and Fungal Infections. Host Defense. The Innate Immune Response. The Adaptive Immune Response. Failures of the Immune Response. Control and Treatment. Control of Microbial Growth. Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Drugs. Antibiotic Resistance. Microbial Infections. Infections of the Respiratory System. Infections of the Digestive System. Infections of the Genitourinary System. Infections of the Central Nervous System. Infections of the Blood and Lymph. Infections of the Skin and Eyes. Epilogue. Multiple Choice Answers. Glossary. Pathogen List. Figure Acknowledgments. Index.
£52.24
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Immunology
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Overview of the Immune System 1 2 Cells and Tissues of the Immune System 13 3 Cells of the Innate Immunity 28 4 Complement 42 5 Immunogens and Antigens 58 6 Antibody Structure, Function, and Interactions with Antigen 70 7 Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Antigen Receptor Genes 98 8 The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Antigen Presentation 116 9 B‐Cell Development and Activation 136 10 T‐Cell Development and Activation 154 11 Cytokines 191 12 Tolerance and Autoimmunity 209 13 Hypersensitivity: Type I 233 14 Hypersensitivity: Types II and III 249 15 Hypersensitivity: Type IV 259 16 Immunodeficiency Disorders and Neoplasias of the Lymphoid System 267 17 Transplantation 299 18 Tumor Immunology 313 19 Resistance and Immunization to Infectious Diseases 327 20 Experimental Systems and Methods 350
£58.46
New York University Press Calling the Shots
Book SynopsisWinner, 2018 Donald W. Light Award for Applied Medical Sociology, American Sociological Association Medical Sociology SectionWinner, 2018 Distinguished Scholarship Award presented by the Pacific Sociology AssociationHonorable Mention, 2017 ESS Mirra Komarovsky Book Award presented by the Eastern Sociological SocietyOutstanding Book Award for the Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity presented by the American Sociological AssociationA rich, multi-faceted examination into the attitudes and beliefs of parents who choose not to immunize their childrenThe measles outbreak at Disneyland in December 2014 spread to a half-dozen U.S. states and sickened 147 people. It is just one recent incident that the medical community blames on the nation's falling vaccination rates. Still, many parents continue to claim that the risks that vaccines pose to their children are far greater than their benefits. Given the research and the unanimity of opinion within the medical community, many asTrade ReviewSeveral recent books have delved into the history and science of vaccines and immunity, and the anxieties that accompany them. Jennifer Reich … brings meticulousness and sensitivity to this emotional issue. … It is Reich’s book that may prove the most convincing to anti-vaxxers. -- New York Review of BooksRisk is one of the operative words central to sociologist Jennifer Reichs remarkably calm book on current vaccination practices in North America. Risk is what parents, paediatricians and policymakers must evaluate in their roles as caregivers, primary-care doctors and advisers The group of parents Reich interviewed over a 10-year period that has informed this book are the university-educated ubermoms who favour organic food and have a tendency to avoid gluten and dairy productsThe doctors Reich interviewed recognise that some vaccination is better than none and that being patronising, bossy or confrontational is not in the best interest of the child or the wider community. It is a stance Reich shares. * Times Higher Education *Recent outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles and whooping cough are focusing attention on this issue, making Reich's able contribution especially pertinent. * Kirkus Reviews *In her engaging book,Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, Jennifer Reich focuses on this last group of privileged, vocal parents, a group with the potential to disrupt the balance of infectious disease control across the country. This exceptionally timely book also confronts the challenges posed by science skepticism amid a declining sense of public obligation and the increasing dictate that health is each familys personal responsibility. * Contemporary Sociology *Jennifer Reichs new book, Calling the Shots: Why Parents Reject Vaccines, is an essential contribution to the story of vaccines in contemporary U.S. society that should make it impossible to tell such simple stories about vaccine resisters any longer. * American Journal of Sociology *A timely intervention into recent anti-vaccination controversies, Jennifer Reich’s Calling the Shots unpacks the logics behind vaccine refusal through interviews and ethnographic studies of parents who refuse vaccinations. -- Science, Medicine, and AnthropologyCalling the Shots is intellectually rigorous and politically engaged scholarship of the highest quality. Jennifer Reich illuminates the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding childhood immunization, one of the most important and contested public health policy issues of our day. Debates about vaccine refusal have too often been marked by over-simplification and unfounded assumptions, and Reichs thorough, meticulous analysis provides a much-needed corrective.-James Colgrove,author of State of Immunity: The Politics of Vaccination in Twentieth * Century America *Calling the Shots treads confidently into the explosive terrain of vaccine refusal. In this must-read exploration of the burdens of modern mothering, Reich takes seriously the desires of mothers to make their own decisions to protect their children from risks. But she also shows how anti-vaccine stances by the privileged few may undermine the social compact and threaten the public good. This is a well-written, important, and very timely book. -- Steven Epstein,author of Inclusion: The Politics of Difference in Medical ResearchIn this gripping book, Reich illumines the processes through which (mostly affluent) parents reject vaccines. The book impressively situates these anti-vaccine parents in a broader context. Reich carefully documents how a range of organizations including medical offices, drug companies, and child protective servicesare all players in this social drama. Reichs concept of & individualistic parenting is valuable. Since parents decisions can have dire consequences for other children, the book is not only interesting, but it is of enormous social significance.Highly recommended! -- Annette Lareau,author of Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life
£55.50
Conari Press,U.S. Last Things: A Graphic Memoir of Loss and Love
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Girl Friday Productions Tracking a Shadow: A Lived Experiment with MS
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Immunity Food Fix Cookbook
Book SynopsisThe Immunity Food Fix Cookbook, a follow-up companion to The Immunity Food Fix, offers 75 delectable recipes to boost your immune system.
£16.99
Johns Hopkins University Press The Lupus Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisNow completely updated! The best-selling, most comprehensive guide to lupus, its complications, and management. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack any body organ. It is three times more common in the United States today than it was in the 1980s, so there is an increased need for accurate, practical information on this potentially devastating disease. Lupus expert and clinician Donald E. Thomas, Jr., MD, provides all the helpful information patients need so they can understand and treat this disease. Highlighting amazing advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of lupus, this edition includes new and expanded information on: The latest FDA-approved medications How lupus affects different body parts Advanced labs that improve lupus diagnosis and treatment The role of the microbiome and anti-inflammatory diets Updated recommendations for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Childhood-onset lupus The interaction between COVID-19 and lupus Non-drug treatments, complemTable of ContentsContributing Chapter EditorsList of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Definitions, Causes, and Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disease1. What Is Lupus and How Is It Diagnosed?2. The Other Autoimmune Diseases3. What Causes Lupus?4. The Meaning of All Those Test ResultsPart II: How Lupus Affects the Body5. How SLE Affects the Body Directly6. Constitutional Symptoms7. The Musculoskeletal System8. Skin and Mucous Membranes9. Blood and Lymph Systems10. The Respiratory System11. The Heart and Blood Vessels12. The Urinary System13. The Nervous System14. The Exocrine Gland System15. The Digestive System16. Eyes17. The Endocrine System18. The Reproductive System and Pregnancy19. Prognosis, Special Populations, Healthcare Disparities20. Lupus in Children and AdolescentsPart III: Other Complications of Lupus and Their Treatments21. Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Blood Clots22. Infections23. Cancer24. Osteoporosis25. Avascular Necrosis of Bone26. Adrenal Insufficiency27. Fibromyalgia28. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Stomach UlcersPart IV: Treating Lupus29. General Treatment of Lupus30. Antimalarials31. Steroids32. Immunosuppressants33. Biologic Agents34. Newest FDA-Approved Drugs for Lupus35. Other Therapies for SLE36. Prescription Pain Medicines37. Future Treatments for SLE38. Non-drug Therapies for Lupus39. Complementary (Integrative) MedicinePart V: Other Practical Matters40. Understanding your Symptoms41. Becoming Pregnant, Breast-Feeding, Contraception, Menopause Treatment42. Preparing for Surgery and Travel43. Communicating with your Provider44. The Lupus Secrets ChecklistIndex
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WW Norton & Co The Immune System
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The University of Chicago Press A Planet of Viruses Third Edition
Book SynopsisCelebrated science writer Carl Zimmer’s classic book, updated in a new edition, is an eye-opening look at Covid-19 and the many other viruses that shape our planet and ourselves.Trade Review"A smart, beautiful, and somewhat demented picture book that's likely to give you a case of the willies. In the best way possible."-- "Boing Boing, on the first edition" "Absolutely top-drawer popular science writing. . . . Zimmer's information-packed, superbly readable look at virological knowledge awakens readers to the fact that not only are viruses everywhere but we couldn't live without them."-- "Booklist, starred review, on the first edition" "As with any great journey, this virtual tour opens your eyes and expands your horizons. . . . Reading Zimmer's work is like hanging out with the smartest, most interesting guy you have ever met as he regales you with tales of his travels and fascinating finds along the way."-- "Science News, on the first edition" "Just about everything you've always wanted to know--and a lot you'll probably wish you didn't know--about the viruses that have caused humanity so much grief throughout history."-- "Forbes, on the first edition" "Succinct yet elegantly written. . . . A fascinating and enlightening introduction."-- "Guardian, on the first edition" "Zimmer reshapes our understanding of the hidden realities at the core of everyday existence. . . . Concise and illuminating."-- "Washington Post, on the first edition" "Zimmer is one of the best science writers we have today. A Planet of Viruses is an important primer on the viruses living within and around all of us--sometimes funny, other times shocking, and always accessible. Whether discussing the common cold and flu, little-known viruses that attack bacteria or protect oceans, or the world's viral future as seen through our encounters with HIV or SARS, Zimmer's writing is lively, knowledgeable, and graced with poetic touches."--Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks "on the first edition"
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Elsevier Health Sciences Cellular and Molecular Immunology
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Wolters Kluwer Health Paul's Fundamental Immunology
Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Defining the field of immunology for 40 years, Paul’s Fundamental Immunology continues to provide detailed, authoritative, up-to-date information that uniquely bridges the gap between basic immunology and the disease process. The fully revised 8th edition maintains the excellence established by Dr. William E. Paul, who passed away in 2015, and is now under new editorial leadership of Drs. Martin F. Flajnik, Nevil J. Singh, and Steven M. Holland. It’s an ideal reference and gold standard text for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, basic and clinical immunologists, microbiologists and infectious disease physicians, and any physician treating diseases in which immunologic mechanisms play a role. Reflects the latest advances in the field, including current insights on immune system function, both basic and translational. Contains 50 chapters written by leaders in all subfields of immunology. Provides extensive coverage of the molecular biology that explains the dynamics underlying immune disorders and their treatment. Includes 10 entirely new chapters covering invertebrate and plant immunity, eosinophils, innate lymphoid cells, gamma/delta T cells, NKT and MAIT cells, immunometabolism, maternal-fetal immunology and more. Contains abundant full-color illustrations and tables that provide essential information at a glance. Features annual updates from the authors to the VST version, keeping you current with changes in this dynamic field from the experts. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Table of ContentsContents Contributors viiForeword xiiiPreface xvii Section I. Introduction to Immunology1 Overview of the Immune System — 1Martin F. Flajnik, Steven M. Holland, Nevil J. Singh2 History of Immunology — 29Edward J. Moticka Section II. Evolution of the Immune System3 The Insect Immune System — 52Sara Cherry, Nicolas Buchon4 Evolution of the Vertebrate and Lower Deuterostome Immune System — 79Martin F. Flajnik5 The Plant Immune System — 134Roger W. Innes Section III. Cellular Pathways and Processes in Immunity6 Immunometabolism — 161Jonathan D. Powell, Chirag H. Patel, Im- Hong Sun7 Regulated Cell Death in the Immune System — 204Douglas R. Green, Sebastian Ruehl8 Lymphoid Tissues and Organs — 228Martin F. Flajnik, Nancy H. Ruddle9 Type I Cytokines, Interferons, and Their Receptors — 258Achsah D. Keegan, Warren J. Leonard10 Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily of Cytokines and Receptors — 308Carl F. Ware, Nancy H. Ruddle11 Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors — 344Philip M. Murphy Section IV. Innate Immunity12 Pattern Recognition Receptors and the IL- 1 Family — 386Rajendra Karki, Thirumala- Devi Kanneganti13 The Complement System — 416Erin E. West, Claudia Kemper14 Neutrophils — 455Andres Hidalgo, Mariana J. Kaplan15 Macrophages — 469Gwendalyn J. Randolph16 Mast Cells and Basophils — 487Mindy Tsai, Stephen J. Galli17 Eosinophils — 519Elizabeth A. Jacobsen, Hirohito Kita18 The Biology of Natural Killer Cells and Innate Lymphoid Cells — 537Vincent Peng, Marco Colonna Section V. Adaptive Immunity19 The Major Histocompatibility Complex — 573David H. Margulies, Kannan Natarajan, Jamie Rossjohn, James McCluskey20 Classical Antigen Processing and Presentation — 622Jonathan W. Yewdell, Paul Roche, Laurence C. Eisenlohr21 Immunoglobulins: Structure and Function — 644Mohamed Khass, David Wald, Neil S. Greenspan, Harry W. Schroeder, Jr22 Immunoglobulins: Molecular Genetics — 671Sebastian D. Fugmann23 T Cell Antigen Receptors and Antigen Recognition — 702Mark M. Davis, Yueh- Hsiu Chien24 Antigen Receptor Signaling — 734Nevil J. Singh, Gideon Wolf 25 B Cell Development in Mice — 774Nicole Baumgarth26 B Cell Responses — 798Claude- Agnès Reynaud, Jean- Claude Weill27 T Cell Development in the Thymus — 823Avinash Bhandoola, Remy Bosselut, Yousuke Takahama28 CD4+ Helper T Cells: Differentiation, Flexibility, and Heterogeneity — 856John J. O’Shea, Marion Pepper, Marc K. Jenkins, Danielle A. Chisolm29 Regulatory T Cells — 874Ethan M. Shevach30 CD8+ T Cell Memory — 924Francis R. Carbone, Thomas Gebhardt31 Cytotoxic Effector Functions — 944Morgan Huse Section VI. Integrative Immunology32 Immunologic Tolerance — 971Colin C. Anderson, Troy A. Baldwin, Peter A. Bretscher33 Fc Receptors and Their Role in Immune Regulation and Inflammation — 1008Jeffrey V. Ravetch, Aaron Gupta, Falk Nimmerjahn34 Dendritic cells — 1034Roxane Tussiwand, Pierre Guermonprez, Simon Yona35 Gamma Delta T Cells — 1054Adrian C. Hayday36 CD1- Restricted T Cells — 1102Pankaj Sharma, Florian Winau37 Mucosal- Associated Invariant T Cells and Other MR1- Reactive T Cells — 1137Sidonia B. G. Eckle, Wael Awad, Jamie Rossjohn, James McCluskey, Alexandra J. Corbett38 The Mucosal Immune System — 1178Yasmine Belkaid, Brian L. Kelsall, Warren Strober39 Introduction to Neuroimmunology — 1212Andrea Francesca Salvador, Jonathan Kipnis40 Vaccines — 1231Bali Pulendran41 Maternal- Fetal Immunology — 1283Gabrielle Rizzuto, Adrian Erlebacher Section VII. Immune Responses to Pathogens42 Response to Parasites — 1325David Sacks, Marion Pepper, Mary F. Fontana, P’ng Loke43 Immune Responses to Bacteria — 1355S. Celeste Morley, Moon H. Nahm44 Response to Viruses — 1399Hildegund C. J. Ertl45 Immunology of HIV Infection — 1445Gaurav D. Gaiha, Douglas S. Kwon Section VIII. Immunological Disease States and Immunodeficiency46 Autoimmunity and Autoimmune Diseases — 1465Gustaf Christoffersson, Ken T. Coppieters, Matthias von Herrath, Dirk Homann47 Immunologic Mechanisms of Allergic Disorders — 1515Stéphanie Lejeune, Kari C. Nadeau, David W. Scott, Joshua D. Milner48 Transplantation Immunology — 1549Megan Sykes, Anita S. Chong, Markus Y. Mapara49 Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy — 1589Thomas F. Gajewski, Justin Kline50 Inborn Errors of Immunity — 1619Isabelle Meyts, Jean- Laurent Casanova, Luigi D. Notarangelo Index 1649
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Vintage Publishing The Beautiful Cure: The New Science of Human
Book SynopsisUnderstand how our immune system fights disease and enables the body to heal itself.'Thrilling... Reads like the best kind of adventure story' STEPHEN FRY'Excellent' TIM SPECTOR, Sunday Times bestselling author of Spoon-Fed Here, Professor Daniel Davis charts the groundbreaking scientific quest to understand how it fights disease and enables the body to heal itself. He explains how it is affected by stress, sleep, age and our state of mind, and reveals how all of this knowledge is now unlocking a revolutionary approach to medicine and well-being. The Beautiful Cure tells a dramatic story of detective work and discovery, of puzzles solved and of the mysteries that remain, and of lives sacrificed and saved. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 'Wonderful... recounts in exceptionally clear and sympathetic prose how research into the immune system has resulted in a health revolution' HENRY MARSH 'Thoroughly absorbing... Davis is a wonderful storyteller' BILL BRYSONTrade ReviewThrilling ... An eye-opening tour de force of scientific writing that reads like the best kind of adventure story -- Stephen FryOne of the best accounts I have yet come across of the nature of biological science … Daniel Davis’s wonderful book recounts in exceptionally clear and sympathetic prose how research into the immune system has resulted in a health revolution -- Henry Marsh * New Statesman *Thoroughly absorbing ... Davis is a wonderful storyteller -- Bill BrysonTerrific ... Davis relates the extraordinary modern developments in supercharging the body’s own immune system to fight disease, and one day maybe even eliminate cancer -- Steven Poole * *****Telegraph *Thrilling … Do not underestimate the importance of immunology. This field relates to you personally -- Adam Rutherford * Guardian *An inspirational book that not only reveals the secret joys of scientific discovery but is jam-packed full of revelations for non-scientists * Mail on Sunday *Forget AI, robotics, the internet of things. This is where the future feels strange and exciting: in the 'inner universe' of our immune system, and in the radically new therapies that are using it to conquer disease * Sunday Times *Highly readable, beautifully researched, backed up with notes, references and interviews by Davis himself, whose status as an immunology professor confers added credibility. He believes that we now know enough about the major components and interactions of the immune system to begin manipulating them to cure diseases such as cancer. We stand, he predicts, on the threshold of a medical revolution * New Scientist *A sweeping tour d’horizon … lucid and entertaining … Much as Siddhartha Mukherjee did in his book The Gene, Davis expertly weaves together human stories and scientific endeavour * The Times *New ways to treat cancer, diabetes, arthritis and other age-related diseases … Davis is a sure and engaging guide to these developments * Observer *
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New Harbinger Publications Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventional
Book SynopsisIn this revelatory memoir, doctor Cynthia Li shares the truth about her struggle with a disabling autoimmune illness, the limitations of Western medicine, and what sufferers need to know to truly begin healing-mind, body, and spirit.Cynthia Li had it all: a successful career in medicine, a loving marriage, children on the horizon. But it all came crashing down when, within months of having her first child, she developed mysterious symptoms that baffled her doctors. After two years of "normal" test results with no relief from Western medicine, Li was no longer well enough to practice. Her quest for health became a solo odyssey-she had to find a way to heal herself.Brave New Medicine details the disabling autoimmune crisis that forced Li to question her own medical training and embrace the integrative principles of functional medicine to unlock her body's innate healing capacity . With the insight of an MD who was able to dissect and heal the root causes of her own autoimmune illness-one that conventional medicine said was incurable and irreversible-Li relates her story, including the emotional and spiritual shifts that occurred while investigating her true self, beyond illness and the conditions of the body.Millions of people are affected by chronic health conditions in the United States. But while issues such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) and fibromyalgia are receiving more and more attention, patients struggling with these mysterious autoimmune conditions are still dismissed by doctors and scientists in the established medical community. This is the harsh reality that doctor-turned- "difficult patient" Li faced firsthand when she developed autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic hypothyroidism (or Hashimoto's).Drawing on ancient healing arts, cutting-edge science, evolutionary biology, and the power of laughter and pleasure, this memoir offers support, validation, and a new perspective for anyone dealing with chronic illness or another health crisis. By sharing her own autoimmunity struggle, Li reveals the insider knowledge you need to start your own healing journey.
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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Middletons Allergy 2Volume Set
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Oxford University Press Viruses
Book SynopsisFor all our hubris, humans can be felled rapidly by an invisible enemy - viruses.All around us are minute entities that can damage and kill: the millions of viruses that pervade the natural world. Our bodies harbour many that we have long tolerated, but a new one, that jumps into humans from another species, can be lethal - as we have seen most recently with the virus responsible for COVID-19. But what are viruses, how do they cause disease, and how can we fight them?In Viruses: The Invisible Enemy, a brand new edition of her classic work, virologist Dorothy Crawford explores these questions. She takes the reader on a journey through the past to show how, as the human race evolved from hunter gatherer to farmer to our present urban, industrialised society, viruses have taken advantage of each lifestyle change to promote their own survival. We have acquired many new viruses along the way, some spreading globally and causing killer diseases. But now, in the 21st century, as humansTrade ReviewI would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in understanding general aspects of modern virology in a clear and delightful manner. * Karen Campos-León, Former Fellow Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Birmingham, UK, Microbiology Society *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1: Bugs, Germs, and Microbes 2: New viruses or old adversaries in new guises? 3: Coughs and sneezes spread diseases 4: Unlike love, Herpes is forever 5: Viruses and Cancer 6: Searching for a cure Conclusion - The future - friend or foe
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Penguin Books Ltd A Shot to Save the World
Book Synopsis''Thrilling, inspiring and informative page-turner.'' Walter Isaacson, author of The Code BreakerYou know what went wrong.This is the untold story of what went right.Few were ready when a mysterious respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China, in January 2020. Politicians, government officials, business leaders and public-health professionals were unprepared for the most devastating pandemic in a century. Many of the world''s biggest drug and vaccine makers were slow to react or couldn''t muster an effective response.It was up to a small group of unlikely and untested scientists and executives to save civilization. A French businessman dismissed by many as a fabulist. A Turkish immigrant with little virus experience. A quirky Midwesterner obsessed with insect cells. A Boston scientist employing questionable techniques. A British scientist resented by his peers. Far from the limelight, each had spent years developing innovatTrade ReviewThe race to develop a COVID vaccine is one of the most exciting dramas in medical history, and A Shot to Save the World is a thrilling account based on great reporting and access to all of the teams. An inspiring and informative page-turner. * Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker *An appropriately breathless account of the business and scientific rivalries between researchers and companies behind the successful coronavirus vaccines. Zuckerman shows how a global catastrophe transformed the fortunes of tiny, visionary ventures, and huge pharmaceutical enterprises, as they raced to stem the pandemic's spread. -- Andrew Hill * Financial Times *Zuckerman conveys decades of complex scientific research in a gripping fashion. His focus on the slow burn of discovery makes for a fascinating angle and offers plenty of inspiration. The result is tough to put down. * Publishers Weekly *
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Elsevier Science Vaccinology and Methods in Vaccine Research
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Immunology and the Concept of Vaccination Rebecca Chukwuanukwu, A. Ehiaghe, A. Rowaiye and Angus Nnamdi Oli 2. Vaccine Types and Reverse Vaccinology A. Rowaiye and Angus Nnamdi Oli 3. Dendritic Cells as Vaccine Targets P. Aondona, F. Iseghohi, A. Rowaiye and Angus Nnamdi Oli 4. Vaccine Development: From the Laboratory to the Field Nana Efua Andoh and Linda Onyeka Anagu 5. Immunopeptidomics for the Identification of T cell Vaccine Targets P. Bettencourt and C. Barbosa 6. Virus Like Particle Vaccines Ahmed M. Salman, Ekta Mukhopadhyay and Adrian Hill 7. Approaches to Cancer Vaccination Ezinne Janefrances Nwonu 8. Vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 K. Ewer and Andrés Noé 9. Adjuvants, Immunomodulators and Adaptogens Anita Milicic, M. Ugwu, Sabina Górska, Agnieszka Razim, M. Luchner, Slavcho Mrenoshki, H. Kefei, G. Corby, A. Thakur, Sveinbjorn Gizurarson, J. Fergusson, Dennis Christensen, S. Ercelen, S. Longet, B. Morein, E. Lindblad and S. Reinke 10. GMP Manufacture and Quality Control Chapter Rebecca Ashfield 11. Testing Vaccines: Essential Steps in Clinical Trial Design Julia Marshall
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Little, Brown Book Group How Vaccines Work
Book SynopsisVaccines are a debate, whether we want them to be or not. Now more than ever, it''s easy to feel overwhelmed by the accusations and arguments that bloom across the news and internet.With a blend of science and history, HOW VACCINES WORK demystifies the strange and intricate world of vaccines: it explains what a vaccine is, how they are discovered and developed, and what happens when they meet our bodies.With over two decades of experience as an immunologist, David Miles gives expert insight into each vaccine routinely used in Britain, how they have kept us healthy, and why many people have come to worry about possible side effects. Through thrilling storytelling and in-depth exploration of the most common vaccination myths, HOW VACCINES WORK is the perfect guide to understanding all the vaccines we currently receive.Trade ReviewA very good combination of the history of current vaccines and an explanation of what they do and how they do it. As a book for the lay public it is exceptional and I would recommend it to any prospective vaccine recipient or parent -- Stanley A Plotkin, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania
£15.29
Elsevier Health Sciences Crash Course Haematology and Immunology
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