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Author Davis, Daniel M. (Daniel Michael), 1970-

Title The compatibility gene : how our bodies fight disease, attract others, and define our selves / Daniel M. Davis.

Publication Info. Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014]
2014

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Description 1 online resource (249 pages)
text rdacontent
computer rdamedia
online resource rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- PART I: Human Compatibility - A Scientific Revolution -- 1. Frankenstein's holy trinity -- 2. Self and non-self -- 3. Dead but alive in parts -- 4. A crystal clear answer at last -- PART II: The Frontier of Compatibility Research -- 5. Differences between us that matter -- 6. Pathfinders -- 7. Missing self -- PART III: The Overarching System -- 8. Sex and smelly T-shirts -- 9. Secrets of the mind -- 10. The footprints of your existence -- Epilogue: What makes you so special? -- Acknowledgements -- References and Notes -- Index.
Note Description based on print version record.
Subject Human molecular genetics.
Immunogenetics.
Infection -- Immunological aspects.
Medical genetics.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Davis, Daniel M. (Daniel Michael), 1970- Compatability gene : how our bodies fight disease, attract others, and define our selves. Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2014] xvi, 231 pages 9780199316410 (DLC) 2013020914
ISBN 9780199316410 (hardback)
9780199316427 (electronic bk.)

 
    
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