Immunogenetics Immunogenetics Immunogenetics or immungenetics is the branch of medical genetics that explores the relationship between the immune system and genetics. Autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, are complex genetic traits which result from defects in the immune system. Identification of genes defining the immune defects may identify new target genes for therapeutic approaches. Alternatively, genetic variations can also help to define the immunological pathway leading to disease. Its origin is usually attributed to Edward Jenner, who discovered in 1796 that cowpox, or vaccinia, induced protection against human smallpox. It took two centuries before the World Health Organization announced in
Kris Jenner Jenner Communications, which is based in Los Angeles. Since before the start of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", she has managed her daughter Kim's career. She also is involved with the business management of her other daughters and son. Jenner opened a children's boutique in 2004 with her eldest daughter, Kourtney. The boutique was called "Smooch" and was open for almost six years before closing down in 2009. Jenner's autobiography, "Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian", was released in November 2011. She later wrote a cookbook entitled "In the Kitchen with Kris: A Kollection of Kardashian-Jenner Family Favorites", which was