_Epigenetic Principles of Evolution, Second Edition,_ fully examines
the causal basis of evolution from an epigenetic point-of-view. By
revealing the epigenetic uses of the genetic toolkit, this work
demonstrates the primacy of epigenetic mechanisms and epigenetic
information in generating evolutionary novelties. The author
convincingly supports his theoretical perspective with examples from
varied fields of biology, emphasizing changes in developmental
pathways as the basic source of evolutionary change in metazoans.
Users will find a broader view of the epigenetic mechanisms of
evolution, moving beyond conventional changes in epigenetic
structures, such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and
patterns of miRNA, sRNA, and mRNA expression.
This second edition is thoroughly updated to reflect new evidence and
developing theories in the field of evolutionary epigenetics. New and
revised chapters speak to the epigenetic basis of heredity, epigenetic
regulation of animal structure and homeostasis, neural manipulation of
gene expression, central control of gametogenesis, epigenetic control
of early development, the origin of epigenetic information,
evolutionary changes in response to environmental stressors,
epigenetics of sympatric evolution, and the epigenetics of the
Cambrian explosion, among other topics.
* Adopts an integrative approach to examine the causal basis of
evolution from an epigenetic point-of-view
* Features new and revised chapters which reflect novel experimental
and observational evidence in the field of evolutionary epigenetics,
as well as alternative theoretical approaches
* Offers a broad view of epigenetic mechanisms of evolution, moving
beyond conventional changes in epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA
methylation, histone modifications, and patterns of miRNA, sRNA and
mRNA expression
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ISBN
9780128140680
Publisert
2018
Utgave
2. utgave
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Academic Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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