Written primarily for mid-to-upper level undergraduates, this title provides an introduction to immunology with a focus on human health and disease.Immunology is written to act as a map for students to go on and explore, with enthusiasm, a fast-moving field. It gives insights into the molecular pathways and mechanisms that underlie the function of our immune systems in health and disease, the understanding of which supports the development of new therapeutics. Key Features· Oxford Biology Primers are the only resource to introduce prospective and current students of undergraduate-level bioscience to a range of topics from this dynamic experimental science, enticing readers to study further. · Its titles directly support two key transitions in the student journey: from school to undergraduate-level study, and from undergraduate to independent researcher. · Its modular format offers a high degree of flexibility, with teachers being able to draw on specific volumes that augment the post-16 curriculum and university lecturers being able to draw on specific volumes at different stages of the undergraduate curriculum.All titles in the series are available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks