Many organisms survive harsh conditions through dormancy, a common state for microbial cells. Some mammalian cells also rest dormant until conditions improve.
"Life is mainly about being asleep." - Sergey Melnikov, highlighting the prevalence and importance of dormancy in various life forms.
Cells use hibernation factors to induce dormancy, shutting down metabolism and protein synthesis. Balon protein halts new protein production, aiding in survival during adverse conditions.
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