Epigenetics and Pathology: Exploring Connections Between Genetic Mechanisms and Disease Expression

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters.

This important book explores recent research by experts in the field pertaining to the role played by genetic factors in human pathology. A range of perspectives creates a well-rounded picture, including:

• host-pathogen interactions



• causal relationships between genes and the environment



• the effects of environmental chemicals on gene expression



• DNA methylation

The book also covers the analysis and provides models for understanding the epig...