Welcome to Bite-Sized Immunology!

Bite-Sized Immunology

What's it all about...?

Bite-Sized Immunology is a developing online resource, with downloadable content, designed to form a comprehensive guide to the the immune system. The subject is broken down into logical sub-categories, accessible by clicking on the relevant part of the interactive Bite-Sized image. Content is then available as downloadable files accessed by clicking on the thumbnail graphics.

We recommend bookmarking the site as the content will form a useful study aid, especially if you are a university student studying Immmunology.

Please look-out for regular updates!

How can I learn the basics...?

Some tips for beginners:

  • In association with Danone we have created a short and snappy guide to the basics of immunity, Immunology Explained, including some fascinating facts. You can access it here.
  • For a longer introduction, you may consult our illustrated beginners guide to the immune system, Nature's 'Self' Defence. It is also available as a downloadable PDF. Click here to access the guide.
  • We have also provided a more detailed overview, as part of the Bite-Sized content, here.

To access the main site click here.

Note: When viewing the Bite-Sized content via your browser, we recommend right-clicking on the screen and selecting 'full screen' mode as this will make text easier to read onscreen.

Project Credits:

Original concept and development by Professor Tracy Hussell (Imperial College London, UK)
Illustrations and development by Daniel Price (BSI)
Page designs by Leslie Owusu-Appiah & Popcorn Design
Technical assistance by Joe Sabolcec (BSI)

Our Supporters:

For a full list of our many scientific supporters and contributors click here.

Many thanks to all of our contributors who have lent considerable time and expertise to this project, and without whom it would not have been possible!

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Most recent update: 02 July 2010

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