Immunology
Immunology Immunology is the study of the immune system and its function a nd is a branch of medical and biological sciences. It covers a wide range of topics, including: Structure and function: How the immune system works Disorders: What happens when the immune system doesn't function properly Blood banking: How blood is banked Immunization: How people are immunized Edward Jenner is credited with the origins of immunology after he discovered that cowpox protected against smallpox in 1796. He called this procedure vaccination, which is still used today. Impact on other diseases Immune responses can contribute to the development of many common disorders, including metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative conditions. Influence of other medical specialties Immunology has been influenced by other medical specialties, such as transfusion and transplantation medicine . Impact of sex hormones Sex hormones can affect the immune system,...