2nd Edition
by Nelson R. Cabej (Author)
Epigenetic Principles of Evolution, Second Edition,
fully examines the causal basis of evolution from an epigenetic
point-of-view. By revealing the epigenetic uses of the genetic toolkit,
this work demonstrates the primacy of epigenetic mechanisms and
epigenetic information in generating evolutionary novelties. The author
convincingly supports his theoretical perspective with examples from
varied fields of biology, emphasizing changes in developmental pathways
as the basic source of evolutionary change in metazoans. Users will find
a broader view of the epigenetic mechanisms of evolution, moving beyond
conventional changes in epigenetic structures, such as DNA methylation,
histone modifications, and patterns of miRNA, sRNA, and mRNA
expression.
This second edition is thoroughly updated to reflect
new evidence and developing theories in the field of evolutionary
epigenetics. New and revised chapters speak to the epigenetic basis of
heredity, epigenetic regulation of animal structure and homeostasis,
neural manipulation of gene expression, central control of
gametogenesis, epigenetic control of early development, the origin of
epigenetic information, evolutionary changes in response to
environmental stressors, epigenetics of sympatric evolution, and the
epigenetics of the Cambrian explosion, among other topics.
- Adopts an integrative approach to examine the causal basis of evolution from an epigenetic point-of-view
- Features
new and revised chapters which reflect novel experimental and
observational evidence in the field of evolutionary epigenetics, as well
as alternative theoretical approaches
- Offers a broad view of
epigenetic mechanisms of evolution, moving beyond conventional changes
in epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation, histone
modifications, and patterns of miRNA, sRNA and mRNA expression
