Thorn in the Starfish: The Immune System and How It Works

Download or read book Thorn in the Starfish: The Immune System and How It Works written by Robert S. Desowitz and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1988-10-17 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Gives the reader the feeling of being granted a ringside seat to an exciting series of events. . . .This eminent scientist and writer conveys his enthusiasm for the subject. . . .He has managed to entertain, educate, and enthuse without either trivializing the complexity of the subject or underestimating the intelligence of the reader.” —British Medical Journal Dr. Desowitz describes the revolutionary discoveries made by Jenner, Pasteur, Metchnikoff, and Ehrlich and what we know about immunology today. His topics include the role of nutrition, the challenge of developing an AIDS vaccine, and the potential of genetic-engineering techniques.