These challenges demand a redoubled effort to more fully understand the basis of the
immune response and to learn how it can be mobilized or inhibited. Innnovative
approaches for the development of new vaccines are needed. A new generation of
immunologists will be required to grapple with these issues.
Kuby’s Immunology
This chapter introduces the study of immunology from
an historical perspective and presents a broad overview of
the cells and molecules that compose the immune system,
along with the mechanisms they use to protect the body
against foreign invaders.
Prescott’s Microbiology
It turns out that exposure of N. gonorrhoeae to seminal fluid
increases its twitching motility and enhances formation of small clumps of
bacteria. In addition, seminal fluid proteins appear to alter the morphology and function of pili.
Manual of Clinical Microbiology
With tests like RT PCR (Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) being the norm, even
the public is more aware of microbiology and its importance. As clinical microbiologists, the
students should have good research knowledge and analytical skills and must work closely with
physicians and not limit themselves to the lab alone.
Text Book of Microbiology
Present book is a compilation of information on microbiology done in a manner
so as to meet the need of students of microbiology of the Indian Universities.
