Although the immune system’s main purpose is the protection of the body from infections and the elimination of modified or mutated cells, it can malfunction, too. In this article you …
The evolution of allergology includes a lot of stories of discovery and failures; we might describe this evolution also as a tragedy of errors. However, we may conclude one important …
In 1901, two scientists experimented with dogs on a yacht. By injecting them the poison of a jellyfish they tried to find a vaccination against it. But instead of producing …
Vaccinations are part of the success story of modern medicine, and their discovery has saved numerous lives. However, the long and insistent work of many researchers was needed to get …
Many viruses are responsible for common colds. The immune system reacts to them with protective measures. Allergic rhinitis shares a lot of symptoms with common colds. These symptoms are provoked …
How was health defined in ancient times? Learn about the four humors influencing the balance needed for a healthy organism and what role bad air played in the discovery of …
Infections are known since antiquity. In the 19th century, the discovery of particular bacteria causing diseases led to a better understanding of immune processes and, in turn, to the development …
Welcome and thank you for enrolling in our course ‘Allergies: When the Immune System Backfires’. We are very much looking forward to working with you over the next three weeks. …
Many people suffer from allergies. The concept of an allergy, however, was only introduced into medical science at the beginning of the 20th century. Before that, typical symptoms were explained …