"This book considers the branch of heredity known as "Epigenetics" and its implications for a variety of diseases in humans and animals. After background information on the growth in understanding genetics, and discussions of the molecular mechanisms of the epigenetic control of gene expression, the book moves into the evidence connecting genetics to a range of significant illnesses"--Provided by publisher.
This book explores the role of epigenetic mechanisms in various diseases, including cancer and autism, but also diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and mental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The author also explains epigenetics, genes, mutations and epimutations; the role of exercise in health and gene expression; aging and epigenetics; environmental impacts on genes; and the future of the field. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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