Neyland A. Vedros
The effect of stress on the immune capabilities of mammalian hosts has
been recognized for many years. The hormone-mediated effect in this complex self-regulatory
system are difficult studies involving many scientific disciplines. Only recently have
scientists working in the new fields of psychoimmunology and neuroimmunology produced some
quantitative data en the effects of stress on the cellular immune system in humans. These data
will be reviewed and discussed in relation with feasible approaches that can be taken with
marine mammals.