Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780815332183
Category : Cells
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Author: Emil Von Behring
Author: Derek S. LintonPublisher: American Philosophical Society
ISBN: 9780871692559
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
In 1901 Emil von Behring received the first Nobel Prize in med. for serum therapy against diphtheria, a disease that killed thousands of infants annually. Diphtheria serum was the first major cure of the bacteriological era and its develop. generated procedures for testing, standardizing, and regulating drugs. Emphasizes Behring's contrib. to the study of infectious disease, the formation of modern immunology, and research on remedies and vaccines against microbial infections. Explores his relations to the rival bacteriological schools of Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur, the emergent German pharmaceutical industry, and the institutionalization of experimental therapeutic research. Also contains translations of 13 key articles by Behring and his assoc.
Military Strategies for Sustainment of Nutrition and Immune Function in the Field
Author: Institute of MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309173183
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Every aspect of immune function and host defense is dependent upon a proper supply and balance of nutrients. Severe malnutrition can cause significant alteration in immune response, but even subclinical deficits may be associated with an impaired immune response, and an increased risk of infection. Infectious diseases have accounted for more off-duty days during major wars than combat wounds or nonbattle injuries. Combined stressors may reduce the normal ability of soldiers to resist pathogens, increase their susceptibility to biological warfare agents, and reduce the effectiveness of vaccines intended to protect them. There is also a concern with the inappropriate use of dietary supplements. This book, one of a series, examines the impact of various types of stressors and the role of specific dietary nutrients in maintaining immune function of military personnel in the field. It reviews the impact of compromised nutrition status on immune function; the interaction of health, exercise, and stress (both physical and psychological) in immune function; and the role of nutritional supplements and newer biotechnology methods reported to enhance immune function. The first part of the book contains the committee's workshop summary and evaluation of ongoing research by Army scientists on immune status in special forces troops, responses to the Army's questions, conclusions, and recommendations. The rest of the book contains papers contributed by workshop speakers, grouped under such broad topics as an introduction to what is known about immune function, the assessment of immune function, the effect of nutrition, and the relation between the many and varied stresses encountered by military personnel and their effect on health.
Infection, immunity and serum therapy
Author: Howard Taylor RickettsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
Infection, immunity and serum therapy in relation to the infectious diseases of man
Author: Howard Taylor RickettsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
Janeway's Immunobiology
Author: Kenneth MurphyPublisher: Garland Science
ISBN: 9780815344575
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Janeway's Immunobiology CD-ROM, Immunobiology Interactive, is included with each book, and can be purchased separately. It contains animations and videos with voiceover narration, as well as the figures from the text for presentation purposes.
A Practical Text-book of Infection, Immunity, and Specific Therapy
Author: John Albert KolmerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communicable diseases
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
Book Description
Virus-induced Immunopathology
Author: Morris PollardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Infection, Immunity and Serum Therapy in Relation to the Infectious Diseases which Attack Man
Author: Howard Taylor RickettsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communicable diseases
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Treating Infectious Diseases in a Microbial World
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309180686
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Humans coexist with millions of harmless microorganisms, but emerging diseases, resistance to antibiotics, and the threat of bioterrorism are forcing scientists to look for new ways to confront the microbes that do pose a danger. This report identifies innovative approaches to the development of antimicrobial drugs and vaccines based on a greater understanding of how the human immune system interacts with both good and bad microbes. The report concludes that the development of a single superdrug to fight all infectious agents is unrealistic.