Adaptation Under Stressful Environments Through Biological Adjustments and Interventions

Adaptation Under Stressful Environments Through Biological Adjustments and Interventions

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Publisher's Synopsis

The book delves into the intricate interplay of stress and adaptive responses, and their multifaceted dynamics influenced by stress type, exposure duration, genetic factors, and lifestyle elements. It unveils the complexity of stress management, unveiling how adaptive strategies evolve in response to stressors. By harnessing scientific breakthroughs in stress response comprehension, the book navigates the path to effective stress mitigation. Through avenues such as pharmacological interventions, dietary adjustments, psychological enhancement, and more, the book advocates for achieving adaptive resilience-a state where the system effectively copes with stress. The text encapsulates an array of stressors, including extreme stress, oxidative stress, and genotoxic stress, dissecting their impact on systemic equilibrium and health. 

The book's focal point rests on adaptive mechanisms that vary with stressor types, while also spotlighting how these mechanisms can be calibrated through pharmacological and alternative means. This is an invaluable resource for understanding, mitigating, and harnessing the power of adaptation in the face of stress-induced challenges.


Book information

ISBN: 9789819976515
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
DEWEY: 616.9893
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 404
Weight: 805g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 24mm