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Meyers Immunology: From Cell Biology to Disease
by Robert A Meyers (Ed)
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co KGaA, Germany, 2008

Perhaps one of the fast growing areas of Science, Immunology is one aspect of biological sciences that has maximum commercial potential.  Consequently, the Scientist in you demands a constant updating of 'grey cells' in this emerge-d/-ing subject of Immunology by reading numerous journal publications.  Alternatively, read ‘Meyers Immunology: From Cell Biology to Disease’.
Meyers Immunology is one good compendium not only to refresh your knowledge on Immunology, but also to keep oneself abreast of the latest developments.  Written in about fifteen chapters on varied aspects of Immunology by experts, Meyers Immunology stands out from the rest of Immunology books (a book review search with the keyword 'Immunology' reveals at least 15 published book reviews in www.scienceboard.net alone) for the simple reason that both the content and presentation are good.  While books of this type are a must read for all advanced readers of biology and amateurs alike.  
     Needless-to-say, this book ‘Meyers Immunology: From Cell Biology to Disease’ is not with its negative points.  Given the fact that it is written by experts, we expect that latest, even in nomenclature.  This is where Meyers Immunology meets its Waterloo.  As an example, at places CD154 is referred to by its more common CD40L name.  Similarly, CD21 is referred to as CR2.  This causes confusion as each of the CD molecules has multiple ‘other names’ resulting in confusing the novice.  Perhaps, a standard has to be adopted by various authors akin to SI units.   Despite these, this book is a must read and a must have in all libraries.


Review by DrPoduri
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