Immunology for University Students
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Resources and Material for Lecturers and Students - Immunology (University level)
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Evolution of the immune system in humans from infancy to old age

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This article reviews the development of the immune response through neonatal, infant and adult life, including pregnancy, ending with the decline in old age. A picture emerges of a child born with an immature, innate and adaptive immune system, which ...
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Proc Biol Sci. 2015 Dec 22; 282(1821): 20143085. 
PMCID: PMC4707740
Evolution of the immune system in humans from infancy to old age

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This article reviews the development of the immune response through neonatal, infant and adult life, including pregnancy, ending with the decline in old age. A picture emerges of a child born with an immature, innate and adaptive immune system, which matures and acquires memory as he or she grows. It then goes into decline in old age. These changes are considered alongside the risks of different types of infection, autoimmune disease and malignancy.

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Teaching the Relevance of Evolution to Understanding Immune Recognition

Teaching the Relevance of Evolution to Understanding Immune Recognition | Immunology for University Students | Scoop.it

This is a crucial step to understand the vast diversity of Immune specific receptors.

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Neil Greenspan Website http://www.case.edu/med/pathology/faculty/greenspan.html ;

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