immune system

Explains what causes infectious and noninfectious diseases; describes the functions of skin, mucus, the inflammatory response, and the lymphatic system in protecting the body from disease; talks to a doctor about white blood cells; and presents an experiment on hand washing.

Presents an examination of the characteristics of simple organisms called viruses, explaining how they lay dormant until they latch on to a host cell and how they spread.

Explores the important link between the brain and the human immune system, discusses their complex partnership in promoting health, and explains how a breakdown in communications causes illness.

Covers the symptoms, treatments, and possible causes of autoimmune diseases.

Discusses the many aspects of the body's immune system in simple language and illustrations.

Examines how physicians have used their knowledge of the immune system to treat diseases such as cancer and AIDS, exploring research developments in the field of immunotherapy dating from the late 1800s through 1996.

Describes the parts of the body that defend against illness, such as skin, hair, white blood cells, and lymph fluid, discussing the workings of the immune system and related topics, including allergies and AIDS.

Explores the body's immune system and the diseases that effect it, such as AIDS, lupus, and tuberculosis, focusing on possible solutions such as gene therapy and organ transplantation.

Describes the parts of the human body's immune system and explains how it works, discussing antigens, pathogens, white blood cells, and related topics; immunization and Jonas Salk; immunodeficiency and autoimmune disorders, allergies, and transplants; and the role of stress in sickness.