Research and Markets: Epigenetics and Human Health: Linking Hereditary, Environmental and Nutritional Aspects

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f43cd0/epigenetics_and_hu) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Epigenetics and Human Health: Linking Hereditary, Environmental and Nutritional Aspects" to their offering.

The consequences of hereditary factors on human health and their interaction with environmental, nutritional and life style factors are topics which are at the center of public, governmental and scientific interest.

This handbook and ready reference work features an holistic introduction by Paolo Vineis and 19 contributions from leading scientists. After introducing the concept of epigenetics, the book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the main research on epigenetics. The volume includes transdisciplinary links between molecular epidemiology, nutrigenomics, biobank research, toxicology, environmental health, nutrition and medical progress in cancer and neurodgenerative diseases. It also covers methods, strategies and research developments in epigenetics. A special focus of the book is on disease prevention and treatment.

This invaluable reference work is of interest to all healthcare-related professionals as well as nutritionists, and the medical community concerned with disease prevention.

Key Topics Covered:

List of Contributors

Part I General Introduction

1 The Research Program in Epigenetics: The Birth of a New Paradigm

2 Interactions between Nutrition and Health

3 Epigenetics: Comments from an Ecologist

4 Interaction of Hereditary and Epigenetic Mechanisms in the Regulation of Gene Expression

Part II Hereditary Aspects

5 Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase C677T and A1298C Polymorphisms and Cancer Risk: A Review of the Published Meta Analyses

6 The Role of Biobanks for the Understanding of GeneEnvironment Interactions

7 Case Studies on Epigenetic Inheritance

Part III Environmental and Toxicological Aspects

8 Genotoxic, Non-Genotoxic and Epigenetic Mechanisms in Chemical Hepatocarcinogenesis: Implications for Safety Evaluation

9 Carcinogens in Foods: Occurrence, Modes of Action and Modulation of Human Risks by Genetic Factors and Dietary Constituents

Part IV Nutritional Aspects

10 From Molecular Nutrition to Nutritional Systems Biology

11 Effects of Dietary Natural Compounds on DNA Methylation Related to Cancer Chemoprevention and Anticancer Epigenetic Therapy

12 Health Determinants Throughout the Life Cycle

Part V Case Studies

13 Viral Infections and Epigenetic Control Mechanisms

14 Epigenetics Aspects in Gyneacology and Reproductive Medicine

15 Epigenetics and Tumorigenesis

16 Epigenetic Approaches in Oncology

17 Epigenetic Dysregulation in Aging and Cancer

18 The Impact of Genetic and Environmental Factors in Neurodegeneration:

19 Epigenetic Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Disorders

20 Epigenetic Mechanisms in Asthma

Part VI Ways to Translate the Concept

21 Public Health Genomics Integrating Genomics and Epigenetics into National and European Health Strategies and Policies

22 Taking a First Step: Epigenetic Health and Responsibility 281Astrid H. Gesche

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