p. 1196. Stress Responses and The Changing Cell Environment
- John T. HancockJohn T. HancockProfessor of Cell Signalling, University of the West of England, Bristol
Abstract
This chapter analyses the importance of perceiving the environment and describes what happens when cells undergo a pathogen challenge, in both animals and plants. It discusses how organisms adapt to changing environments and talks about the impact of human activity and how organisms respond. It also mentions the necessity for organisms to sense their environment, noting how humans have easily evolved to be able to see the surroundings, to hear what is around, and to sense the presence of chemicals. The chapter reviews the ability of cells to survive, sense aspects of their environment, and mount the appropriate response when required. It cites climate change as one of the biggest challenges facing the world in present times and notes that the unprecedented rise in global temperature forces organisms to adapt to the changing environment to survive.
