Progress in Immunology Vol. VIII
Samenvatting
At this congress there were again numereous reports of
progress in immunology. The new technologies are continuing
to have an immense impact: gene isolation, mutation,
transfection and expression, protein structure andpeptide
synthesis, cell cloning, hybridization and monoclonal
antibodies, CD serology, SCID and transgenic mice, modern
immunomodulation and vaccines.
A trmendous mass of data has accumulated over the last
years. The reports are up-to-date and outstanding,to a
degree no journal will ever achieve, and the results are
presented in a concise and lucid way. This report will serve
as a guideline for the years to came, because it is a
treasure trove of explorations, making it exciting reading.
This progress presents outstanding contributions. Immunology
is exhibited at its best: an exciting research area and a
rewarding subject to study for the benefit of mankind -
today more than ever.