At this congress there were again numereous reports ofprogress in immunology. The new technologies are continuingto have an immense impact: gene isolation, mutation,transfection and expression, protein structure andpeptidesynthesis, cell cloning, hybridization and monoclonalantibodies, CD serology, SCID and transgenic mice, modernimmunomodulation and vaccines.A trmendous mass of data has accumulated over the lastyears. The reports are up-to-date and outstanding,to adegree no journal will ever achieve, and the results arepresented in a concise and lucid way. This report will serveas a guideline for the years to came, because it is atreasure trove of explorations, making it exciting reading.This progress presents outstanding contributions. Immunologyis exhibited at its best: an exciting research area and arewarding subject to study for the benefit of mankind -today more than ever.

Contents: B and T Cell Ontogeny, Repertoire, Selection and Tolerance

Genetics, Structure, Function and Evolution of Immunoglobulins and T Cell Receptors
MHC, Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Antigen Processing and Presentation
Signal Transduction Pathways
Functional T Cell Subsets
Cell Adhesion and Interaction Molecules
Cytokines and Cytokine Receptors in Health and Disease
Molecular and Cellular Characteristics of Allergic Reactions
Fc Receptors and Ig Binding Factors
Complement System; Structure and Function
Primary Immunodeficiencies
Autoimmunity
Therapeutic Application of Regulatory Networks
Immunology of Infectious Diseases and Vaccination
Transplantation Immunology
Reproductive Immunology
Tumor Immunology
Subject Index.