This collection is a up-to-date reference for immunologists, histologists, geneticists, and molecular biologists. Editors Ewbank and Vivier (Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy, U. de la Méditerranée) have compiled chapters dealing with isolation and functional characterization of cells involved in innate immunity in mouse and man, including natural killer cells, mast cells, and eosinophils. Additional topics include statistical methods, in vivo imaging, genome engineering, mutagenesis, and alternative models such as plants, worms, mosquitoes, and fish. Overall, the collection presents approaches and models being used to contribute to the development of strategies to help fight infection. Chapters begin with brief summaries and introductions and include step-by-step laboratory instructions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)