Environmental Epigenomics in Health and Disease

Provides evidence that environmental exposures during early development can alter the risk of developing medical conditions Presents epigenetic processes that occur in human embryonic stem cells, as well as in differentiating cells and organs such as the brain, discussing autism, schizophrenia and even sexual dimorphism in the developing brains of males and females. Summarizes the latest epigenetic advances in the understanding of cancer development and progression, with a special focus on DNA methylation alterations and their value in clinical oncology for cancer management Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras