Advances in Immunology presents current developments as well as comprehe nsive reviews in immunology. Articles address the wide range of topics t hat constitue immunology, including molecular and cellular activation me chanisms, phylogeny and molecular evolution, and clinical modalities. Ed ited and authored by the foremost scientists in the field, each volume p rovides up-to-date information and directions for future research. Immun ology is vital to the understanding of infection and disease. Applicatio n of this information may lead to resistance and cures for higher animal s and humans.