A Commotion in the Blood by Stephen S Hall
We are in the midst of a quiet revolution in medicine called immunotheraphy, a form of medicine that takes its lessons from the very bodies it seeks to treat. Immunological methods are now employed to treat cancer, AIDS and chronic viral diseases. Beginning with the 'occasional miracles' of a mysterious turn-of-the-century cancer vaccine called Coley's toxins, Stephen S Hall traces the story of how doctors have learned to use the immune system and its 'commotions' to develop a wide array of cutting-edge therapies. As Hall proceeds across continents and time, he discusses interferon, tumour necrosis factors and the newest and most promising substances to trigger a 'commotion', such as a interleukin-2. From the author of 'the best book written about the new age of biology' (Nobel Prize winner Philip Sharp) comes this fast-paced account of medicine in the making.
Sweeping yet remarkably detailed..as gripping as a spy thriller (Kirkus Reviews, Starred) Hall succeeds marvellously in making science accessible to a general reader NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
Science journalist Stephen S Hall is the author of two of the best books on biology recently published.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316645201 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316645206 |
| Title | A Commotion in the Blood |
| Author | Stephen S Hall |
| Series | Sloan Technology Series |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 1998-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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