| Cancer, Autism and Their Epigenetic Roots Contributor(s): Morrow, K. John (Author), Moore, Elaine A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786479205 ISBN-13: 9780786479207 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Cancer - Psychology | Psychopathology - Autism Spectrum Disorders |
| Dewey: 616.042 |
| LCCN: 2014016719 |
| Series: McFarland Health Topics |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.7 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book considers the branch of heredity known as epigenetics and its implications for a variety of diseases in humans and animals. After background information on the growth in understanding genetics and the mechanisms of the epigenetic control of gene expression, the book moves into its main focus: the gathering body of evidence connecting genetics to a range of significant illnesses, including cancer, autism, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and others. Areas of uncertainty are stressed as well as the scientific debate concerning the role of environmental factors. The final chapters discuss the implications for society. Extensive notes provide additional details and personal anecdotes. |