• major reference

    TITLE: human genetics: Immunogenetics
    SECTION: Immunogenetics
    Immunity is the ability of an individual to recognize the “self” molecules that make up one’s own body and to distinguish them from such “nonself” molecules as those found in infectious microorganisms and toxins. This process has a prominent genetic component. Knowledge of the genetic and molecular basis of the mammalian immune system has increased in parallel with the...
  • animal breeding

    TITLE: animal breeding: Immunogenetics
    SECTION: Immunogenetics
    The connection between an organism’s genetic makeup and its immune system, as well as applications of that knowledge, form the young science of immunogenetics. In particular, producers must control diseases in their livestock if they are going to be profitable. While vaccines, hygiene, and other therapeutic methods control most diseases, vaccines are expensive and none of these methods is...