Introduction to Epigenetics

• Main Author: Paro, Renato (auth)
• Other Authors: Grossniklaus, Ueli (auth), Santoro, Raffaella (auth), Wutz, Anton (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2021
• Series: Learning Materials in Biosciences
• Subjects: Genetics (non-medical); Medical equipment & techniques; Proteins; Medical genetics; Genetics and Genomics; Biomedicine, general; Cell Biology; Human Genetics; Epigenetics; Biomedical Research; Medical Genetics; Cancer; Chromatin; Chromatin Dynamics; Cellular Memory; DNA Methylation; Epigenetic Textbook; Gene Regulation; Gene Silencing; Histone Modification; Imprinting; Inheritance; Metabolism; Nucleus; Open Access; Pluripotency; Reprogramming; RNA Mechanisms; Transcription; X Chromosome inactivation; Medical research; Cellular biology (cytology)
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Summary

This open access textbook leads the reader from basic concepts of chromatin structure and function and RNA mechanisms to the understanding of epigenetics, imprinting, regeneration and reprogramming. The textbook treats epigenetic phenomena in animals, as well as plants. Written by four internationally known experts and senior lecturers in this field, it provides a valuable tool for Master- and PhD- students who need to comprehend the principles of epigenetics, or wish to gain a deeper knowledge in this field. After reading this book, the student will: Have an understanding of the basic toolbox of epigenetic regulation Know how genetic and epigenetic information layers are interconnected Be able to explain complex epigenetic phenomena by understanding the structures and principles of the underlying molecular mechanisms Understand how misregulated epigenetic mechanisms can lead to disease

Physical Description

1 electronic resource (215 p.)

ISBN

978-3-030-68670-3
9783030686703

Access

Open Access