Primer to The immune response

Written in an engaging conversational style, this updated edition serves as an invaluable resource for college and university students in life sciences, medicine, and health professions seeking a concise yet comprehensive introduction to immunology. The authors provide clarity and readability while covering fundamental concepts in both basic and clinical immunology, highlighting the subject's fascinating appeal. This edition includes current information on all aspects of immunology, with superbly drawn figures now presented in full color, along with color plates throughout the text. Numerous tables, special topic boxes, and brief notes offer additional insights. Each chapter concludes with a self-test quiz for students to assess their understanding of key concepts, complemented by conceptual questions that encourage critical thinking. As part of the Academic Cell line, this edition features research passages that highlight current experimental work from Cell Press articles, which also serve as the basis for case studies in the accompanying online study guide, reinforcing clinical connections. The book provides complete yet concise coverage of immunology principles, an engaging writing style, over 200 clear color illustrations, and a comprehensive glossary and list of abbreviations.