Epigenetics, Development, Ecology and Evolution
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Beschreibung
Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionary trajectories. Multicellular organisms receive different types of environmental stimuli/stresses that trigger epigenetic modifications during development. These environmentally driven mechanisms represent an underlying cause of phenotypic diversity, especially in metazoans. This book aims to present some of the latest epigenetic insights into the development of metazoans (including humans) as an intersection between their ecology and evolution.
Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionary trajectories. Multicellular organisms receive different types of environmental stimuli/stresses that trigger epigenetic modifications during development. These environmentally driven mechanisms represent an underlying cause of phenotypic diversity, especially in metazoans. This book aims to present some of the latest epigenetic insights into the development of metazoans (including humans) as an intersection between their ecology and evolution.
Provides the latest insights into epigenetic mechanisms and new trends in evolutionary biology Offers insights into the latest advances in our understanding of metazoan evolution from an epigenetic perspective Characterizes epigenetically mediated developmental pathways in animal systems
Autor*in
Luis María Vaschetto
Themen in »Epigenetics, Development, Ecology and Evolution«
Animal Evolution Animal Epigenetics Developmental Pathways Epigenomics Evolution of Development Metazoan Evolution Model Organisms Phenotypic Diversity