Cancer, Autism and Their Epigenetic Roots |
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| Author:
| Morrow, K. John
Morrow, K. John |
| Editor:
| Moore, Elaine A. |
| Series title: | McFarland Health Topics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-7920-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $42.00 |
Book Description:
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Examines the branch of heredity known as Epigenetics and its implications for a variety of diseases in humans and animals. It presents historical background detailing the growth in our understanding of the science of genetics and how it grew and expanded during the 20th century. The main focus is the gathering body of evidence connecting Epigenetics to a range of the most significant illnesses. The final chapters discuss the implications for society and lay out options for meeting the...
More DescriptionExamines the branch of heredity known as Epigenetics and its implications for a variety of diseases in humans and animals. It presents historical background detailing the growth in our understanding of the science of genetics and how it grew and expanded during the 20th century. The main focus is the gathering body of evidence connecting Epigenetics to a range of the most significant illnesses. The final chapters discuss the implications for society and lay out options for meeting the challenges of the coming years.