Oxidative Stress and Hormesis in Evolutionary Ecology and Physiology

A Marriage Between Mechanistic and Evolutionary Approaches

AvDavid Costantini

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-04-09
Mått:155 x 235 x 26 mm
Vikt:717 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:348
Upplaga:2014
Förlag:Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
ISBN:9783642546624

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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.