![]() The result has been an explosion of autoimmune disorders. While modern life has freed us from many of the diseases that plagued humans in the past, it also puts unprecedented stress on the very system that keeps us healthy. ![]() He also explains how, sometimes, this wondrous system that is our first line of defense can become a threat, attacking our organs and other systems. In this vivid narrative, Richtel builds on his acclaimed stories on immunotherapy in the New York Times, combining the latest science with interviews and engaging anecdotes from the world’s leading researchers to reveal how the body marshals its forces to fight bacteria, viruses, parasites, and tumors. Richtel uses the stories of these four people to tell the incredible story of the human immune system. Two “invisible” women suffering the frustration and pain of autoimmunity. ![]() ![]() An HIV patient considered a medical marvel. ![]()
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