7.345 Evolution of the Immune System, Spring 2005

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Danilova, Nadia
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Evolution of the Immune System
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Abstract
In this course, evolutionary pathways that have led to the development of innate and adaptive immunity are analyzed, the conserved and unique features of the immune response from bacteria to higher vertebrates is traced, and factors, such as adaptive changes in pathogens that have shaped the evolution of immune system are identified.This course is one of many Advanced Undergraduate Seminars offered by the Biology Department at MIT. These seminars are tailored for students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and learn about current biological research in a highly interactive setting.
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2005-06
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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/148319
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biology
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7.345-Spring2005
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7.345
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Keywords
immune system, immunology, evolution of immune system, immune defence, phagocytosis, innate immunity, adaptive immunity, immunological memory, immune response, defence mechanisms, pathogens, self discrimination, non-self discrimination, recognition, immune receptors, antigen
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