title: Protecting the aging immune system to prolong quality of life.
abstract: As researchers delve into the aging process, an associated breakdown of the immune system has become apparent. In turn, this understanding has led to the possibility of maintaining immunocompetence and good quality of life well into old age.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Cornell University Medical College.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Weksler
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000276:immunology*; D015551:Autoimmunity; D002470:Cell Survival; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D012106:Research; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000276:immunology; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000276:immunology