The body's ability to fight disease and heal itself is one of the great mysteries and marvels of nature. In recent years, research has resulted in major advances in our grasp of this breathtakingly beautiful inner world: a vast and intricate network of specialist cells, regulatory proteins, and dedicated genes that are continually protecting our bodies. Davis describes how the scientific quest to understand how the immune system works-- and how it is affected by stress, sleep, age, and our state of mind-- is now unlocking a revolutionary new approach to medicine and well-being. -- adapted from jacket.

Overview -- Part one. The scientific revolution in immunity. Dirty little secrets -- The alarm cell -- Restraint and control -- A multibillion-dollar blockbuster -- Part two. The galaxy within. Fever, stress and the power of the mind -- Time and space -- The guardian cells -- Future medicines -- Epilogue.