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OverviewThe burgeoning new science of epigenetics offers a cornucopia of insights—some comforting, some frightening. For example, the male fetus may be especially vulnerable to certain common chemicals in our environment, in ways that damage not only his own sperm but also the sperm of his sons. And it's epigenetics that causes identical twins to vary widely in their susceptibility to dementia and cancer. But here's the good news: unlike mutations, epigenetic effects are reversible. Indeed, epigenetic engineering is the future of medicine. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard C. FrancisPublisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Dimensions: Width: 14.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.241kg ISBN: 9780393342284ISBN 10: 039334228 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 15 June 2012 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 ContentsReviewsThe potential is staggering... The age of epigenetics has arrived. Time, January 2010 Readers new to epigenetics will find the book a pretty clear introduction... New Scientist Epigenetics explains all this in clear, no-nonsense prose... One particularly excellent chapter explains epigenetic change through the body of steroid-addled baseball player Jose Canseco, from his brain to his testicles. -- Josh Rothman - Boston Globe Francis's primer introduces a new field. It's a thorough guide to the many ways in which personality and health can play out through our genes but not be coded for in DNA. -- Christine Kenneally - Slate Epigenetics explains all this in clear, no-nonsense prose... One particularly excellent chapter explains epigenetic change through the body of steroid-addled baseball player Jose Canseco, from his brain to his testicles. -- Josh Rothman Francis's primer introduces a new field. It's a thorough guide to the many ways in which personality and health can play out through our genes but not be coded for in DNA. -- Christine Kenneally Author InformationRichard C. Francis is a science journalist with a PhD in neurobiology from Stony Brook University. He is the author of the acclaimed books Domesticated, Epigenetics, and Why Men Won’t Ask for Directions. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |