Journal of Immunology
Journal of Immunology
The Journal of Immunology (jʊər.nəl ɒv ɪˌmjuː.nɒˈlɒdʒi) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and review articles in all areas of immunology.
Etymology
The term "Journal of Immunology" is derived from the English words "journal" (from the Old French jurnal, a daily record) and "immunology" (from the Latin immunis, meaning exempt or protected, and the Greek -λογία, -logia, study of).
Scope
The Journal of Immunology covers all aspects of the immune system, including cellular immunology, molecular immunology, clinical immunology, autoimmunity, immunogenetics, and immunopathology. It also publishes articles on the interactions of the immune system with pathogens, tumors, and the microbiome.
Related Terms
- Peer review: The process by which scientists evaluate the work of their colleagues before it is published in a scientific journal.
- Academic journal: A periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Cellular immunology: The study of immune responses at the cellular level.
- Molecular immunology: The study of the molecular mechanisms underlying the immune response.
- Clinical immunology: The study of diseases caused by disorders of the immune system.
- Autoimmunity: The system of immune responses of an organism against its own healthy cells and tissues.
- Immunogenetics: The study of the genetic basis of the immune response.
- Immunopathology: The study of the pathology of an organism, organ system, or disease with respect to the immune system.
- Pathogens: Microorganisms that can cause disease.
- Tumors: An abnormal growth of tissue.
- Microbiome: The combined genetic material of the microorganisms in a particular environment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Journal of Immunology
- Wikipedia's article - Journal of Immunology
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