Reviews

The Compatibility Gene: How Our Bodies Fight Disease, Attract Others, and Define Our Selves by Daniel Davis

dimayj's review against another edition

3.0

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ericlklein's review

4.0

Great read for those who want to know how your body fights disease and some of the history of how we know what we know about it.

Dan has provided a well written and easy to understand book for the lay public.

robynldouglas's review

3.0

A short, compelling look at the immune system's major histocompatibility complex. Davis effectively explains how the immune system recognises 'self' and 'non-self,' and thus effectively identifies disease within the body (or, on occasion, fails to). He also looks at the other ways that the 'compatibility genes' affect our body; for instance, there is an interesting section on the impact of the immune system on pregnancy. He also details the major scientific achievements that led to these discoveries. I could have done with slightly fewer appellations of 'hero' to the admittedly tireless and brilliant scientists of his narrative, but overall it was an enjoyable and informative read.