Evolutionary Theory and Studies of Model Organisms Predict a Cautiously Positive Perspective on the Therapeutic Use of Hormesis for Healthy Aging in Humans

• Hoofdauteurs: Jesper G. S⊘rensen (Auteur), Martin Holmstrup (Auteur), Pernille Sarup (Auteur), Volker Loeschcke (Auteur)
• Formaat: Boek
• Gepubliceerd in: SAGE Publishing, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Hormesis, the beneficial effects of mild stress exposures, is a well documented phenomenon in a range of organisms. The documentation mainly relies on relatively simple and controlled laboratory investigations. In order to better understand hormesis and predict the outcome of more complex and realis...