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Overview"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 the mechanisms of the epigenetic control of gene expression, the book moves into its main focus: the gathering body of evidence connecting genetics to a range of significant illnesses, including cancer, autism, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and others. Areas of uncertainty are stressed as well as the scientific debate concerning the role of environmental factors. The final chapters discuss the implications for society. Extensive notes provide additional details and personal anecdotes." Full Product DetailsAuthor: K. John Morrow, Jr. , Elaine A. MoorePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9780786479207ISBN 10: 0786479205 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 15 July 2014 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface: A Scientific Detective Story Introduction: The 40-Year-Old Mystery 1. The Long Winding Road to the Long Neck 2. Genes: The Hardware and the Software 3. Mutations and Epimutations 4. Epigenetics: What Makes It Unique? 5. Epigenetics and Cancer: Do We Really Want to Know What’s Out There? 6. Epigenetics and Diabetes: More Grim News 7. Alzheimer’s Disease and Epigenetics: Castles in the Sand 8. A Basket of Mental Disorders 9. Epigenetics and Autism: The Queen of the Night 10. Epigenetic Exercise: Just Do It 11. Aging: The End Game 12. Epigenetics to the Ends of the Earth 13. Why Should You Care About Epigenetics? 14. Pulling It All Together 15. The Way Forward Epilogue: Concluding Thoughts on the 40-Year-Old Mystery Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography IndexReviewsrecommended --<i>Choice</i>. """recommended""--Choice." recommended --Choice. Author InformationK. John Morrow, Jr., has taught and researched in genetics and molecular biology at the University of Kansas and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and was a research director at Meridian Biosciences, Inc. He has written extensively on many aspects of biotechnology and drug development. (Visit his website at www.NewportBiotech.com). He lives in Newport, Kentucky. Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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