Cancer, Autism and Their Epigenetic Roots

Download or read book Cancer, Autism and Their Epigenetic Roots written by K. John Morrow, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.