Less can be More: The Hormesis Theory of Stress Adaptation in the Global Biosphere and Its Implications
A dose-response relationship to stressors, according to the hormesis theory, is characterized by low-dose stimulation and high-dose inhibition. It is non-linear with a low-dose optimum. Stress responses by cells lead to adapted vitality and fitness. Physical stress can be exerted through heat, radia...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Biomedicines |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/3/293 |