The compatibility gene
Subtitle: how our bodies fight disease, attract others, and define our selves
By: Daniel M. Davis
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780199316410
Subjects: Immunogenetics; Immunological aspects; Medical genetics; Infection; Human molecular genetics
Description: "There are far-reaching consequences from the way our body has evolved to fight disease. This book describes how genes link our struggle with disease to compatibility with others, the wiring of our brain and success in pregnancy"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Part I. The Scientific Revolution in Compatibility: 1. Frankenstein's holy trinity; 2. Self / non-self; 3. Dead but alive in parts; 4. A crystal-clear answer at last; title: Part II. The Frontier of Compatibility Gene Research: 5. Differences between us that matter; 6. A path to new medicine; 7. Missing self; title: Part III. The Overarching System: 8. Sex and smelly T-shirts; 9. Connections with the mind; 10. Compatability for successful pregnancy;; title: Epilogue: What makes you so special?.