A Commotion in the Blood - Couverture rigide

Hall, Stephen S.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0316645206 ISBN 13 : 9780316645201

Editeur : Little, Brown & Company, 1998

Synopsis

We are in the midst of a quiet revolution in medicine called immunotheraphy, a form of medicine that takes its lessons from the very bodies it seeks to treat. Immunological methods are now employed to treat cancer, AIDS and chronic viral diseases. Beginning with the 'occasional miracles' of a mysterious turn-of-the-century cancer vaccine called Coley's toxins, Stephen S Hall traces the story of how doctors have learned to use the immune system and its 'commotions' to develop a wide array of cutting-edge therapies. As Hall proceeds across continents and time, he discusses interferon, tumour necrosis factors and the newest and most promising substances to trigger a 'commotion', such as a interleukin-2. From the author of 'the best book written about the new age of biology' (Nobel Prize winner Philip Sharp) comes this fast-paced account of medicine in the making.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Science journalist Stephen S Hall is the author of two of the best books on biology recently published.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Little, Brown & Company
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0316645206
• ISBN 13: 9780316645201
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 560
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible