Historical atlas of immunology
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Historical atlas of immunology
Taylor & Francis, c2006
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Written by best-selling author and official historian of the American Society of Immunologists, this comprehensive atlas depicts key historical figures and important events related to milestones in the field of immunology. From the origins of immunological study through the critical events that have shaped the field into what it is today, this vital collection of immunological data intersects all aspects of biomedical science. In addition to containing over 400 photographs and illustrations, it details the ways in which immunology has developed several key concepts, theories, approaches, and procedures that have affected the fields of molecular biology and biochemistry.
Table of Contents
- Origins of Immunity in Antiquity: Rhazes
- Variolation
- Lady Mary Wortley Montague
- Edward Jenner and Smallpox Vaccination By Cowpox Inoculation. Germ Theories of Disease. Advent of Classical Immunology. Immunochemistry. Complement. Cellular Immunity. Immunobiology and Cellular Immunology. Anaphylaxis. Atopy, Allergy, Arthus and Schwartzman Reactions. Hypersensitivity, Immunopathology, and Serum Sickness. Autoimmunity. Immunohematology. Immunogenetics, Immunologic Tolerance, Transfusion and Transplantation. Tumor Immunology. Immunodeficiency Disease - Congenital and Acquired (AIDS). Immunization Against Infectious Diseases. Cytokines and Chemokines. Immunological Methods. Immunological Societies. Landmarks in the History of Immunology
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