The Immune System 5E by Peter Parham 2021 Paperback 9780393533354

Good Condition. Crease and corner curl on front cover. 579 pages, thru W. W. Norton & Company, 8.5 x 10.9 x .75 inches, ISBN 10: 0393533352 Synopsis: "Vividly illustrates innate and adaptive defenses through pathogen showdowns, from macrophage munch-fests to T-cell orchestras and antibody jazz. Updated chapters spotlight CRISPR gene editing, checkpoint inhibitors revolutionizing cancer therapy, and microbiome-immune crosstalk shaping allergy and autoimmunity. Clinical vignettes tie bench science to bedside wins—like CAR-T triumphs over leukemia—while QR-linked animations and self-quizzes turn dense MHC mechanics into clickable adventures. Balances molecular precision with big-picture wonder, arming students to decode vaccines, transplants, and the next pandemic with confident curiosity." Genre: Immunology / Biology 158-11-09-25-2050