On Epigenetics and Evolution, a new volume in the Translational Epigenetics series, introduces key themes from current epigenetic evolution research, with contributions from leading scientists around the world that investigate the role of epigenetic mechanisms in evolution from a variety of different angles, with each contribution combining theory, current research overviews, and applications. This book gives researchers, students, and clinicians a better understanding of the origin of genotypic and phenotypic variability, the role of epigenetics in development and inheritance, how epigenetics may affect speciation, and the evolution of epigenetic mechanisms in different taxa, and helps them apply their learnings across new research. Other modalities and subtopics explored include epigenetics in neutral and also adaptive evolution; epigenetic evolution in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates; and the role of epigenetics in human evolution and its societal impact. Introduces and examines the role of epigenetic modifications in regulating genomic variability, and thus evolutionary biology, across speciesDraws together key themes across epigenetic evolution in plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates, and the role of epigenetics in human evolutionIncludes bulleted chapter summaries and key points lists, terms and definitions, and rich use of illustrations where possible to reinforce understanding and actionability of the contentFeatures chapter contributions from international leaders in the field INDICE: 1. Epigenetics in Evolution: State-of-the-art2. Epigenetics within the Extended versus Standard evolutionary theory discussion3. Epigenetics as a mechanism for adaptive evolution4. Epigenetics as a mechanism for neutral or near neutral evolution5. The interplay between epigenetics and cellular physiology from an evolutionary perspective6. Epigenetics and Genotypic Variation7. Epigenetics and Phenotypic Variation and Plasticity8. Epigenetics and Speciation9. Epigenetics in Non-Genetic Inheritance10. Epi-Evo-Devo11. Epigenetic Variability in relation to the Geographic Distribution of Species12. Paleo-Epigenetics13. Archeo-Epigenetics14. Epigenetics and the Evolution of Pathogens15. The Evolution of Epigenetic mechanisms in Unicellular Organisms16. The Evolution of Epigenetic mechanisms in Plants17. The Evolution of Epigenetic mechanisms in Invertebrates18. The Evolution of Epigenetic mechanisms in Vertebrates19. Epigenetics and Cognition in Evolution20. Epigenetics, Human Evolution and Society
- ISBN: 978-0-443-19051-3
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 424
- Fecha Publicación: 26/07/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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