Immunology

<p>Covering <b>all the basic and clinical concepts you need to know for your coursework and USMLEs,</b> <i>Immunology, 9<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</i>, offers a well-illustrated, carefully structured approach to this complex and fast-changing field. Carefully edited and authored by experts in both teaching and research, it provides <b>cutting-edge, consistent coverage that links the laboratory and clinical practice</b>. A user-friendly, color-coded format, including key concept boxes, explanatory diagrams, and nearly 200 photos to help you visually grasp and retain challenging concepts.</p><ul> <li>Explains <b>the building blocks of the immune system</b> - cells, organs, and major receptor molecules - as well as initiation and actions of the immune response, especially in a clinical context.</li> <p> <li>Includes <b>extensive updates to clinical information</b>, including recent clinical approaches in cancer immunology, transplantation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and more.</li> <p> <li>Features a <b>reorganized format</b> that presents immunology in the order in which is typically taught and learned, better integrating basic and clinical immunology.</li> <p> <li>Covers <b>new topics</b> such as innate lymphoid cells, antibody-based therapies and antibody engineering, innate immunity and its components, the genetics of immunologically-based diseases and personalized medicine, and immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer. </li> <p> <li>Provides <b>Critical Thinking boxes</b>, chapter-opening summaries, and <b>case-based and USMLE-style questions</b> that provide effective review and quick practice for exams – plus <b>more learning opportunities online</b>, including USMLE-style questions and clinical cases.</li> <b> <li>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. </b>Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. It also features full color 3-D animations to deliver a dynamic visual overview of immunological concepts.</li></ul><ul></ul> <ul></ul> <p>Includes <b>extensive updates to clinical information</b>, including recent clinical approaches in cancer immunology, transplantation, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity, and more.</p> <p>Covers <b>new topics</b> such as innate lymphoid cells, antibody-based therapies and antibody engineering, innate immunity and its components, the genetics of immunologically-based diseases and personalized medicine, and immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer. </p>