" An exploration of the ways the immune system, epigenetics, affect regulation, and attachment intersect in mental health. The evolution of psychotherapy in the 21st Century demands integration. Instead of choosing from the blizzard of modalities and schools of the past, therapi…
The concept of epigenetics has been known about since the 1940s, but it is only in the last 10 years that research has shown just how wide ranging its effects are. It is now a very widely-used term, but there is still a lot of confusion surrounding what it actually is and does. …
The process through which events in utero exert effects that manifest as disease decades later is termed fetal programming. The book is divided into three parts. ‘Programming the fetus’ sets out the basic principles of programming and considers the potential contribution of un…
Epigenetic Cancer Therapy unites issues central to a translational audience actively seeking to understand the topic. It is ideal for cancer specialists, including oncologists and clinicians, but also provides valuable information for researchers, academics, students, government…
"DNA Methylation and Complex Human Disease reviews the possibilities of methyl-group-based epigenetic biomarkers of major diseases, tailored epigenetic therapies, and the future uses of high-throughput methylome technologies. This volume includes many pertinent advances in disea…
Epigenetic gene expression and regulation
Epigenetic gene expression and regulation
by Huang, Suming, Litt, Michael D., Blakey, C. Ann
Epigenetics refers to DNA and chromatin modifications that play an important role in the regulation of various genomic functions. This book reviews human and cellular data that underline paradoxical findings with respect to the contribution of heredity and environment to phenoty…
Addressing the rapidly advancing field of nutrition research, this title covers the diverse methodologies required for robust nutritional research to ensure thorough understanding of key concepts, both for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and for scientists work…
Applied plant genomics and biotechnology reviews the recent advancements in the post-genomic era, discussing how different varieties respond to abiotic and biotic stresses, investigating epigenetic modifications and epigenetic memory through analysis of DNA methylation states, a…
Epigenetics and dermatology
Epigenetics and Dermatology explores the role of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of autoimmune-related skin diseases and skin cancer. Leading contributors cover common and uncommon skin conditions in which extensive epigenetic research has been done. They explain how environment…