Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Survivor's Guide to the Immune System

Discover the secrets behind human survival with 'Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Survivor's Guide to the Immune System' by Idan Ben-Barak. This captivating book delves into the intricacies of the immune system, highlighting the daily battles our bodies face against infectious diseases. With clear explanations and engaging humor, it answers critical questions about how our immune defenses operate, the mechanisms through which germs are eliminated, and the reasons we develop immunity to certain diseases.

This essential immunology guide is perfect for students pursuing a career in medicine or anyone seeking to understand their body's resilience. Explore the role of antibiotics and vaccines in shaping our health landscape, and gain insights into cutting-edge research, including recent Nobel Prize-winning discoveries. Ben-Barak's writing captivates readers, making complex scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable.

Whether you're intrigued by medical science or simply curious about how your immune system works, this book is an informative and entertaining resource. Understand why we manage to survive numerous threats every day, and learn how we can continue to enhance our immune resilience. Order now and join the quest for knowledge about our remarkable survival mechanisms. Perfect for classrooms, personal libraries, or as thoughtful gifts for science enthusiasts.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925106077
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 224


Description:
Disease - specifically infectious disease - is what eventually kills the overwhelming majority of us. In fact, it's amazing that it doesn't get us sooner- we fight off millions of disease-causing germs every day.

So how come we're not dead yet? In this lively and accessible book, Idan Ben-Barak tells us why. He explores the immune system and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed, and why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing agents, and he examines the role of antibiotics and vaccines, and looks at what the future holds for our collective chances of not being dead.

This is entertaining and thoughtful science writing to inspire the student interested in a career in medicine or immunology, or to inform the reader who just wants to understand more about their body while having a laugh along the way.



'This surprisingly ambitious, eminently accessible book brilliantly summarises the essential features of the immune system for a lay audience. The quirky humour masks an underlying authority and competence. The work is right up to date, even incorporating recent Nobel Prize-winning insights into the evolutionarily ancient innate immune system. It is a triumph of popular medical science.'
-Sir Gustav Nossal, former Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Council of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Children's Vaccine Program

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