{"product_id":"epigenetics-and-health-a-practical-guide","title":"Epigenetics and Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incisive and contemporary discussion of epigenetic phenomena applied to human health and disease\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpigenetics and Health: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a thorough and insightful exploration of the basic principles of gene function, gene regulation, and gene expression. The author explains how epigenetic modifications alter gene expression and demonstrate the role played by environmental factors—including nutrition, exercise, toxins, and stress—in gene regulation, as well as their potential health consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book presents current methods for analyzing epigenetic variation, including NGS applications and bioinformatic analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will be encouraged to question, analyze, and critically appraise the literature on epigenetics to further develop their understanding. They’ll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorations of epigenetic mechanisms, homeostasis, and the potential for manipulating the epigenome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of methods for epigenetic analyses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to address cancer epigenetics, mental health epigenetics, and guidance on developing an epigenetics research project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEpigenetics and Health: A Practical Guide\u003c\/i\u003e will benefit practicing geneticists and medical geneticists seeking insights into epigenetic phenomena applied to human health and disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book successfully conveys that we are in the early stages of understanding epigenetic phenomena, and McCulley admirably explains why this new discipline is important, even if significant hurdles remain before we understand enough about epigenetics to use that information when designing medical or nutritional\/lifestyle interventions.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—David S. Moore, The Quarterly Review of Biology, March 2025, Volume 100, Number 1 pp. 43-44\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47815906066776,"sku":"9781119307983","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781119307983.jpg?v=1780392653","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/epigenetics-and-health-a-practical-guide","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}