Hormesis is a phenomenon that until recently was not readily understood nor is it generally accepted. Through research and experimentation, we have gathered enough information to convince us to accept the validity and social impact of hormesis. We have related this possible phenomenon to other well-known research areas such as toxicology, acceptable risk, and free radicals. We believe that if the idea of hormesis were broadly accepted there would be many benefits to society.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• McGinley, James W.
• Skorinko, Jeremy K.
• Yergeau, Anthony J.

Subject

• Well-Being
• Environment
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04D029I

Keyword

• Medical care

Advisor

• Cheetham, Ronald D.

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright