Oxidative Stress and Hormesis in Evolutionary Ecology and Physiology

A Marriage Between Mechanistic and Evolutionary Approaches

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

AvDavid Costantini

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This book discusses oxidative stress and hormesis from the perspective of an evolutionary ecologist or physiologist. The author illustrates how oxidative stress and hormesis have shaped diversity in organism life-histories, behavioral profiles, morphological phenotypes, and aging mechanisms.

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Utgivningsdatum2016-08-23
Mått155 x 235 x 20 mm
Vikt557 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor348
FörlagSpringer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN9783662513033

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Historical and Contemporary Issues of Oxidative Stress, Hormesis and Life History Evolution.- Early Life Hormesis and Oxidative Experiences Fine-Tune the Adult Phenotype.- Variation in Oxidative Stress Threats and Hormesis Across Environments.- Nutritional Ecology, Foraging Strategies and Food Selection.- Coping with Physical Activity and Inactivity.- The Costs of Makeup in Sexual Selection and Social Signalling.- The Role of Oxidative Stress and Hormesis in Shaping Reproductive Strategies from Mating Systems to Parental Care.- Combating Parasites: Immune Response and Inflammation.- Variation Within and Among Species in Resistance to Oxidative Stress and Hormetic Responses.- Integrating Oxidative Stress and Hormesis into Research on Senescence and Survival Perspectives.