Kuby Immunology – 8th Adapted Edition

Kuby Immunology: COVID-19 and Digital Update, 8th Adapted Edition by Sharon Stranford, Judy Owen, Patricia Jones and Jenni Punt is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook covering the fundamental principles of immunology and the mechanisms of immune responses. The book combines current scientific concepts with an experimental approach to help students understand both the basic principles and broader applications of immunology.

This updated edition includes important developments related to COVID-19, infectious disease testing and vaccine development. It covers innate and adaptive immunity, immune recognition, antigen receptors, MHC and antigen presentation, lymphocyte development, effector responses, tolerance, autoimmunity, transplantation, infectious diseases, vaccines, immunodeficiency and cancer immunology.

Key Features

• Comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of immunology.
• Updated 8th Edition with COVID-19 and digital content updates.
• Explains immunology through an experimental and concept-oriented approach.
• Covers the organization and functions of the immune system.
• Includes detailed coverage of innate and adaptive immunity.
• Explains antigen recognition, antigen receptors, MHC and antigen presentation.
• Covers T-cell and B-cell development and activation.
• Discusses antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immune responses.
• Includes barrier immunity involving mucosa and skin.
• Covers tolerance, autoimmunity and transplantation.
• Includes infectious diseases and vaccines with updated COVID-19-related content.
• Covers immunodeficiency diseases and cancer immunology.
• Includes experimental systems and methods used in immunology.
• Designed with pedagogical features to support first-time learners.
• Includes study questions and learning support for better revision.
• Digital learning resources include case studies, adaptive quizzes, active learning activities and in-class group work.

Ideal For

• Medical students studying Immunology
• MBBS students studying basic medical sciences
• Students of Biomedical Sciences
• Biotechnology and Life Science students
• Microbiology and Immunology students
• Students preparing for immunology examinations
• Postgraduate students requiring a fundamental immunology reference
• Teachers and instructors of undergraduate immunology courses
• Students interested in immune responses, vaccines and infectious diseases

Buy Kuby Immunology: COVID-19 and Digital Update, 8th Adapted Edition for a clear and comprehensive understanding of immunology, from innate and adaptive immunity to vaccines, infectious diseases, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency and cancer immunology. This edition is a useful resource for medical, biomedical, microbiology and life-science students.