Author(s): Dr. A. Kumar*
This compilation reviews various facets of stress, exploring its profound impact across biological systems. It covers chronic stress leading to allostatic load, plant hormonal signaling under adversity, and oxidative stress mechanisms with therapeutic targets. Physiological responses in fish, neuroendocrine regulation, and the bidirectional link between stress and immunity are detailed. Cellular defense mechanisms, metabolic stress implications, exercise as a physiological stressor, and epigenetic modifications in stress adaptation are also highlighted, offering a comprehensive view of how organisms cope with diverse stressors
