
Now in its second edition, this book provides a state of the art overview on basic concepts of epigenetic epidemiology and a comprehensive review of the rapidly evolving field of human epigenetics. Epigenetics plays an important role in shaping who we are and contributes...

Now in its second edition, this book provides a state of the art overview on basic concepts of epigenetic epidemiology and a comprehensive review of the rapidly evolving field of human epigenetics. Epigenetics plays an important role in shaping who we are and contributes...

Introduction.-1. The Human Epigenome.-2. Considerations in the Design, Conduct, and Interpretation of Studies in Epigenetic Epidemiology.-3. Laboratory methods in epigenetic epidemiology.-4. Biostatistical methods in epigenetic epidemiology.-5. Epigenome changes during development.-6...

The exploding field of epigenetics is challenging the dogma of traditional Mendelian inheritance. Epigenetics plays an important role in shaping who we are and contributes to our prospects of health and disease. While early epigenetic research focused on plant and animal models...

