Immunology is the study of the mechanisms that organisms use to defend against pathogens and other unwanted matter, including cancer, toxins, and other materials. The immune system is a complex network of cells and tissue that work together to preserve the overall health of the organism. This page provides some basics on immunologic concepts.



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