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“The Beautiful Cure explains the importance of the relationship between the ancient innate immune system and the adaptive immune system which evolved later, conferring the power of immune memory – the basis for all successful vaccination. Although it all makes sense in the end and combines into a beautiful whole, the truth was very far from obvious until late in the twentieth century. The author allows the tension to build, withholding the answers, so that we share the puzzlement, uncertainty and suppressed excitement of the search until the moment of discovery. It was exciting for me; and I already knew the answers!” Read more...
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