The Immune System

The Immune System: Mental Health and Neurological Conditions, 2nd Edition, by Hymie Anisman, Shawn Hayley, and Alexander W. Kusnecov, examines how immune-driven cellular, molecular, and anatomical modifications influence human mental functioning. Published by Academic Press, this volume integrates animal model evidence with human empirical findings to trace immunological shifts connected to psychological disorders across different stages of life.

The text outlines biological pathways linking gut microbiome variations, bacterial exposure, and viral pathogens to altered brain performance. It examines stressor processes alongside early developmental factors, demonstrating how prenatal and early postnatal events shape long-term immune responses and physiological stability.

Updated coverage in this edition evaluates therapeutic applications of psychedelics for depressive illness alongside peripheral and central mechanisms tied to RNA editing and COVID-19. Designed for advanced students and researchers across neuroscience, neuroimmunology, and behavioral sciences, this reference offers systematic analytical support for cross-disciplinary research.