Immunity: How Our Bodies Resist Disease

Immunity: How Our Bodies Resist Disease
ISBN-10
0823402711
ISBN-13
9780823402717
Series
Immunity
Category
Immunity
Pages
160
Language
English
Published
1976
Author
Joan Arehart-Treichel

Description

Describes the body's system of antibodies and how they work to protect against disease. Also discusses new developments in the field of immunology.

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