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100 1  Ben-Barak, Idan,|eauthor. 
245 10 Why aren't we dead yet? :|bthe curious person's guide to 
       the immune system /|cIdan Ben-Barak. 
246 3  Why are not we dead yet? 
250    [North American edition] 
264  1 Brunswick, Victoria :|bScribe Publications,|c2018. 
264  4 |c©2018 
300    xvi, 205 pages ;|c21 cm 
336    text|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|2rdamedia 
338    volume|2rdacarrier 
504    Includes bibliographical references. 
520    Disease--specifically infectious disease--is what 
       eventually kills the overwhelming majority of us. In fact,
       it's amazing that it doesn't get us sooner: we fight off 
       millions of disease-causing germs every day. So how come 
       we're not dead yet? In this lively and accessible book, 
       Idan Ben-Barak tells us why. He explores the immune system
       and what keeps it running, how germs are destroyed, and 
       why we develop immunities to certain disease-causing 
       agents. He also examines the role of antibiotics and 
       vaccines, and looks at what the future holds for our 
       collective chances of not being dead. This is entertaining
       and thoughtful science writing to inspire the student 
       interested in a career in medicine or immunology, or to 
       inform the reader who just wants to understand more about 
       their body while having a laugh along the way. 
650  0 Immune system. 
650  0 Natural immunity. 
650  0 Immunization. 
650  0 Medicine, Popular.