Why aren't we dead yet? : the curious person's guide to the immune system
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Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe Publications, 2018.
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9781947534377, 1947534378
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Published
Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe Publications, 2018.
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Book
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xvi, 205 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781947534377, 1947534378

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Disease--specifically infectious disease--is what eventually kills the overwhelming majority of us. In fact, it's amazing that it doesn't get us sooner: we fight off millions of disease-causing germs every day. So how come we're not dead yet? In this lively and accessible book, Idan Ben-Barak tells us why. He explores the immune system and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed, and why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing agents. He also examines the role of antibiotics and vaccines, and looks at what the future holds for our collective chances of not being dead. This is entertaining and thoughtful science writing to inspire the student interested in a career in medicine or immunology, or to inform the reader who just wants to understand more about their body while having a laugh along the way.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Ben-Barak, I. (2018). Why aren't we dead yet?: the curious person's guide to the immune system . Scribe Publications.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ben-Barak, Idan. 2018. Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Curious Person's Guide to the Immune System. Brunswick, Victoria: Scribe Publications.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Ben-Barak, Idan. Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Curious Person's Guide to the Immune System Brunswick, Victoria: Scribe Publications, 2018.

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Ben-Barak, I. (2018). Why aren't we dead yet?: the curious person's guide to the immune system. Brunswick, Victoria: Scribe Publications.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Ben-Barak, Idan. Why Aren't We Dead Yet?: The Curious Person's Guide to the Immune System Scribe Publications, 2018.

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