Experimental Allergic Encephalomyelitis and the “Auto-Allergic” Diseases

REVIEWSphoresis.The first volume was small but has grown in size each year, so that now a book of some 300 pages isneeded to cover the proceedings.Scientists from all over Europe pool their knowledge, and the meeting in 1958, the report of which is covered in this book, reveals how far the subject has grown.All chemical pathologists should certainly read it and will profit considerably.The papers are recorded in one of three languages -French, German, and English-but there is a summary in English at the end of each communication.These reports are divided into those on general topics, on techniques, on macroglobulins, on various protein fractions associated with reproduction and on the digestive system and on proteins in disease.There are also reports on two round-table conferences held during the meeting.The standard of presentation is high, and it would be invidious to select a few as being of special merit, for so many are worthy of consideration.The detailed study of the papers will be of invaluable help to all those working on proteins and on electrophoresis.J. N. CUMINGS.