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Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments (Paperback, 2010 ed.)
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Dormancy and Resistance in Harsh Environments (Paperback, 2010 ed.)
Series: Topics in Current Genetics, 21
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Many organisms have evolved the ability to enter into and revive
from a dormant state. They can survive for long periods in this
state (often even months to years), yet can become responsive again
within minutes or hours. This is often, but not necessarily,
associated with desiccation. Preserving one's body and reviving it
in future generations is a dream of mankind. To date, however, we
have failed to learn how cells, tissues or entire organisms can be
made dormant or be effectively revived at ambient temperatures. In
this book studies on organisms, ranging from aquatic cyanobacteria
that produce akinetes to hibernating mammals, are presented, and
reveal common but also divergent physiological and molecular
pathways for surviving in a dormant form or for tolerating harsh
environments. Attempting to learn the functions associated with
dormancy and how they are regulated is one of the great future
challenges. Its relevance to the preservation of cells and tissues
is one of the key concerns of this book.
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