The concept of epigenetics has been known about since the 1940s, but it is only
in the last 10 years that research has shown just how wide ranging its effects
are. It is now a very widely-used term, but there is still a lot of confusion
surrounding what it actually is and does.
Epigenetics is a new textbook that brings together the structure and machinery
of epigenetic modification, how epigenetic modification controls cellular
functions, and the evidence for the relationship between epigenetics and
disease. It is a valuable source of information about all aspects of the subject
for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals.