Neural and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Host Defense and Autoimmunity

The book "Neural and Neuroendocrine Mechanisms in Host Defense and Autoimmunity" offers a comprehensive analysis of the interactions between the brain and the immune system. It addresses psychoneuroimmunology, a research field that explores the connections between behavior, neural processes, and endocrine regulations of immune responses. The authors provide a clear summary of the mechanisms through which the immune system influences behavior and the functions of the nervous system. The central thesis of the book is that the brain and the immune system function as an integrated defense system. This perspective opens up new insights into the role of psychological and biological factors in the immune response and autoimmune diseases.