Epigenetics and public policy : the tangled web of science and politics /

This book discusses how epigenetics works, recent research, political implications, and how it intersects with cancer, obesity, the environment, and the law. Includes the political history of genetics and epigenetics, and explores possible changes in public policy in the age of a new scientific fron...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Robison, Shea K. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Barbara, California : Praeger, [2018]
Temas:
Human genetics.
Epigenetics > Philosophy.
Political planning.
Genomics.
Genomics
Génétique humaine.
Épigénétique > Philosophie.
Politique publique.
Génomique.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.
MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL > Diseases.
MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.
Human genetics
Political planning
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book discusses how epigenetics works, recent research, political implications, and how it intersects with cancer, obesity, the environment, and the law. Includes the political history of genetics and epigenetics, and explores possible changes in public policy in the age of a new scientific frontier, and how new findings and increased acceptance of epigenetic science may lead to paradigm shifts in treating disease.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781440844706
1440844704
1440844690
9781440844690

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