Description
| 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.
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 215 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| ISBN: | 9783030686703
3030686701
9783030686710
303068671X |
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| ISSN: | 2509-6125 |
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| Access: | Open access |
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| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 20, 2021). |
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