Critical Concepts in Dormancy Part I - Dormancy in Human Health and the Environment

Delve into the fascinating world of dormancy in this 1 hour 42 minute webinar presented by the American Society for Microbiology. Explore how this temporary and reversible state of low activity has evolved across major life lineages as a critical survival strategy for cells facing unfavorable conditions and stress. Learn from four expert speakers as they share their groundbreaking discoveries and insights into dormancy's role in antimicrobial persistence, human cancer, microbial ecology and evolution, and environmental microbiology. Gain a deeper understanding of the significant implications dormancy has for both human and environmental health. Discover how this fundamental biological concept impacts various fields of study and its potential applications in addressing critical health and environmental challenges.