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Epigenetics : the ultimate mystery of inheritance / by Francis, Richard C.,1953-(CARDINAL)461976;
MARCIVE 7/05/11Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-215) and index.What your genes are wearing -- A grandmother effect -- Directors, actors, stagehands -- What roids wrought -- The well-socialized gene -- Kentucky Fried Chicken in Bangkok -- Twigs, trees, and fruits -- What Wright wrought -- X-women -- Horses asses -- Sea urchins are not just to eat -- Pray for the devil -- The Janus gene.Discusses how scientific evidence is increasingly showing a link between the stress of the environment on an individual and the seemingly inherited traits of his or her subsequent generations.
Subjects: Genetic regulation.; Epigenesis.; Adaptation (Biology);
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Epigenetics [videorecording] : how environment changes your biology / by Mykura, Charlotte.(CARDINAL)880362; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;
Includes bibliographical references in course booklet (pages 126-132)Dr. Charlotte Mykura.Taught by physician-scientist Dr. Charlotte Mykura, this course introduces the science of epigenetics, which goes together with genetics to explain physiology, heritability, disease, and every other aspect of living cells. You learn how the double helix of DNA is transformed by a host of molecules that constitute the epigenome and which implement the genetic code by switching genes on and off.DVD.
Subjects: Educational films.; Lectures.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ecology.; Epigenetics.;
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Epigenetics : how environment shapes our genes / by Francis, Richard C.,1953-(CARDINAL)461976;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-215) and index.What your genes are wearing -- A grandmother effect -- Directors, actors, stagehands -- What roids wrought -- The well-socialized gene -- Kentucky fried chicken in Bangkok -- Twigs, trees, and fruits -- What Wright wrought -- X-women -- Horses asses -- Sea urchins are not just to eat -- Pray for the devil -- The Janus gene."The burgeoning new science of epigenetics offers a cornucopia of insights - some comforting, some frightening. For example, the male fetus may be especially vulnerable to certain common chemicals in our environment, in ways that damage not only his own sperm but also the sperm of his sons. And it's epigenetics that causes identical twins to vary widely in their susceptibility to dementia and cancer. But here's the good news: unlike mutations, epigenetic effects are reversible. Indeed, epigenetic engineering is the future of medicine. " - Publishers description
Subjects: Genetic regulation.; Epigenetics.; Adaptation (Biology);
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Pleased to meet me : genes, germs, and the curious forces that make us who we are / by Sullivan, Bill(William J.),1970-author.(CARDINAL)804961;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Why are you attracted to a certain "type?" Why are you a morning person? Why do you vote the way you do? From a witty new voice in popular science comes a clever, life-changing look at what makes you you. "I can't believe I just said that." "What possessed me to do that?" "What's wrong with me?" We're constantly seeking answers to these fundamental human questions, and now, science has the answers. The foods we enjoy, the people we love, the emotions we feel, and the beliefs we hold can all be traced back to our DNA, germs, and environment. This witty, colloquial book is popular science at its best, describing in everyday language how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are--and how we might become our best selves.
Subjects: Epigenetics.; Neurogenetics.;
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The epigenetics revolution : how modern biology is rewriting our understanding of genetics, disease, and inheritance / by Carey, Nessa.(CARDINAL)399349;
Includes bibliographical references and index.An ugly toad and an elegant man -- How we learned to roll uphill -- Life as we knew it -- Life as we know it now -- Why aren't identical twins actually identical? -- The sins of the fathers -- The generations game -- The battle of the sexes -- Generation X -- The message is not the medium -- Fighting the enemy within -- All in the mind -- The downhill slope -- Long live the queen -- The green revolution -- The ways ahead."Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the twenty-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics. Nessa Carey, a leading epigenetics researcher, connects the field's arguments to such diverse phenomena as how ants and queen bees control their colonies; why tortoiseshell cats are always female; why some plants need cold weather before they can flower; and how our bodies age and develop disease. Reaching beyond biology, epigenetics now informs work on drug addiction, the long-term effects of famine, and the physical and psychological consequences of childhood trauma. Carey concludes with a discussion of the future directions for this research and its ability to improve human health and well-being."--Jacket.
Subjects: Epigenesis.; Gene expression.;
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Ghost in your genes [videorecording] : /
New clues reveal that a second "epigenetic" chemical code sits on top of our regular DNA and controls how our genes are expressed, turning them on or off with dramatic consequences for our health.Not rated.Digital video disc.System requirements: DVD
Subjects: Epigenetic chemical code.; DNA.; Twins.; Identical twins.;
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The genie in your genes : epigenetic medicine and the new biology of intention / by Church, Dawson,1956-(CARDINAL)757815;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Energy psychology.; Epigenesis.; Genetic regulation.; Healing;
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The biology book : from the origin of life to epigenetics, 250 milestones in the history of biology / by Gerald, Michael C.,author.(CARDINAL)516039; Gerald, Gloria E.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 514-522) and index.Documents two hundred fifty milestones in the history of biology from four billion B.C.E. to the present, including the domestication of animals, radiometric dating, organ transplantation, and DNA fingerprinting.
Subjects: Biology;
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Change your genes, change your life : creating optimal health with the new science of epigenetics / by Pelletier, Kenneth R.,author.(CARDINAL)505010; Weil, Andrew,author of foreword.(CARDINAL)339787;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-204) and index.Foreword / by Dr. Andrew Weil -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: New reasons to hope : What we've learned about genes -- Chapter 2: Keys to wellness : Biomarkers that govern your health -- Chapter 3: Epigenesis : Seven pathways to optimal health -- Chapter 4: Nutrigenomics : Your genes and biome express what you eat -- Chapter 5: Mind matters : Turn off genetic vulnerabilities by reducing stress -- Chapter 6: The era of personalized medicine : What the future holds."Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn't rigidly determine our health and disease prospects, as the previous generation of geneticists believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, our genes are shaped by what we think and what we do. An endless supply of new studies is showing that the vast majority of our genes are fluid and dynamic. Our genetic profile may signal an inherited vulnerability to a disease, but those genes cannot predict your future. Instead, our daily choices and lifestyle behaviors determine whether these vulnerable genes will be switched on or switched off. And that means our actions have a direct and powerful effect on our genes, changing their expression so that we can achieve optimal health. This succinct but profound book by a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine introduces you to this exciting new field and reveals how each of us has a profound ability to influence our genes for the better."--Back cover.
Subjects: Epigenetics; Gene expression.; Cells; Genetic screening.; Public health.; Medical genetics; Medicine, Preventive.; Health.;
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Within : a spiritual awakening to love & weight loss / by Sadeghi, Habib,author.(CARDINAL)417068; Paltrow, Gwyneth,1972-writer of supplementary textual content.(CARDINAL)357167;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-277)."You will discover the exciting, emerging science of epigenetics and that fat is not all in the family. You have never been doomed by your genes and have far more control over your weight than you ever realized"--Page 4 of cover.
Subjects: Weight loss; Mind and body.; Self-esteem.; Epigenetics;
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