Elements of Immunology; .

This book is designed to introduce readers to the exciting world of immunology, the people who populate it and foster a curiosity to question and know more. The book is supported by a consistent, colourful art programme. The detailed explanation of concepts and terms, and the deconstruction of complex molecular mechanisms into simple, easy-to-remember steps help students focus on the fundamentals without any distractions. Packed with extensive Web-based supplements, the book enables students to visualize concepts, thereby enriching the learning process.

Designed to meet the needs of the students of biotechnology, life sciences and medicine, The Elements of Immunology reduces complex concepts and mechanisms into a series of simple, easy-to-understand steps, bringing immunology alive for the readers.

Key Features
- Simple and lucid language directed at explaining core concepts without imposing overwhelming details
- Rich pedagogy - including opening vignettes, margin definitions and snippets, pertinent immunological techniques, key words and end-of-chapter questions - that facilitates learning
- A colourful and consistent art design that helps to visualize and comprehend concepts better
- Discussion of the latest developments, such as MHC haplotype matching for cell transplantation and the latest antiretroviral drugs developed against HIV
- Description of key contributors, researchers and their landmark experiments
- Over 30 animations, which depict key concepts in three dimensions, on the companion site
- Other online resources include a question bank containing over 400 questions, clinical case studies and an image bank, as well as lecture slides designed specifically for instructors