Adaptation Biology and Medicine: Vol 3: New Frontiers

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