Transgenerational epigenetics : evidence and debate / edited by Trygve Tollefsbol.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Tollefsbol, Trygve O.

ScienceDirect (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Epigenesis.

Epigenetics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (413 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : Academic Press, [2014]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

Transgenerational Epigenetics provides a comprehensive analysis of the inheritance of epigenetic phenomena between generations. Recent research points to the existence of biological phenomena that are controlled not through gene mutations, but rather through reversible and heritable epigenetic processes. Epidemiological studies have suggested that environmental factors may be heritable. In fact, environmental factors often play a role in transgenerational epigenetics, which may have selective or adverse effects on the offspring. This epigenetic information can be transferred.

Contents:

Definitions and history of generational epigenetic inheritance

Germline epigenetics

Epidemiology of epigenetic inheritance

Basic mechanisms/processes of epigenetic inheritance

Model organisms

Evolution of trasgenerational epigenetics

Parental epigenetic inheritance

Environmental epigenetic effects on the offspring

Impact of transgenerational epigenetics on disease

Clinical significance of transgenerational epigenetics

Controversies and debate of generational epigenetic inheritance.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Tollefsbol, Trygve Transgenerational Epigenetics

ISBN:

9780124059221

0124059228

0124059449

9780124059443

OCLC:

879551135

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.