Epigenetics in Biology and Medicine - 9780367403492

CRC Press

Epigenetics in Biology and MedicineAuthor(s): Manel Esteller\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367403492, 978-0367403492\nSynopsis\nAnomalous epigenetic patterns touch many areas of study including biomedical, scientific, and industrial. With perspectives from international experts, this resource offers an all-inclusive overview of epigenetics, which bridge DNA information and function by regulating gene expression without modifying the DNA sequence itself. \n\nEpigenetics, in its most basic form, means heredity is not the sole determining factor in disease development. Rather, environmental and dietary factors can trigger a gene to behave in an unintended way, while the gene itself remains unchanged. \n\nEpigenetics in Biology and Medicinediscusses cell biology and epigenetics role in human, animal, and plant diseases, including distortions in DNA methylation. The text also covers histone modifications, and epigi