Adaptation Biology and Medicine: Volume 3: New Frontiers
Author(s): J. Moravec, N. Takeda, P. K. Singal
ISBN: 978-81-7319-422-1
E-ISBN: Publication Year: 2002
Pages: 450
Binding: Hard Back Dimension: 185mm x 240mm Weight: 1000
About the book
This book discusses the biology of adaptation at the molecular, cellular and system level in response to a variety of stressful conditions. A total of 37 chapters by leading international experts, grouped under: Cardiovascular Adaptations; Adaptations to Changes in Altitude and Microgravity and Environmental Stresses, it represents l Common continuum of adaptations
l Therapeutic value of the understanding of the science of adaptation
l Examples of cross adaptations are provided, where repeated exposure to one stimulus may have applications in the treatment and prophylaxis of different diseases
Table of Contents
Dedication / Preface / Acknowledgments / Contributing Authors / Cardiovascular Adaptations/ Adaptations to Changes in Altitude and Microgravity / Environmental Stresses
Audience
Postgraduate and Doctoral students and Researchers
