title: Blue genes: genetic variation in our immune genes may be a mixed blessing.
abstract: Today we know that almost all aspects of disease are affected in some way by our genes. The size of the genetic contribution towards each disease shows tremendous variation, but ultimately, the key to our survival of onslaught from environmental agents lies within our gene pool.
authors.affiliation: Transplantation Laboratory, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Poulton
mesh_terms: D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006680:HLA Antigens; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity / Q000235:genetics*; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000276:immunology; D008285:Major Histocompatibility Complex
chemical_list: D006680:HLA Antigens