Epigenetics of Aging and Longevity provides an in-depth analysis of the epigenetic nature of aging and the role of epigenetic factors in mediating the link betw

Recent studies have indicated that epigenetic processes may play a major role in both cellular and organismal aging. These epigenetic processes include not only

The world population is rapidly aging—it is estimated that by 1950, around 17% of the population will be elderly. In this context, aging involves several phys

This book examines the toxicological and health implications of environmental epigenetics and provides knowledge through an interdisciplinary approach. Included

The release of the complete version of the human genome sequence in 2003 has paved the way for defining gene function and genetic background for phenotypic vari