Environmental Epigenetics
This book examines the toxicological and health implications of environmental epigenetics and provides knowledge through an interdisciplinary approach. Included in this volume are chapters outlining various environmental risk factors such as phthalates an
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L. Joseph Su Tung-chin Chiang Editors
Environmental Epigenetics
Molecular and Integrative Toxicology Series editor Rodney R. Dietert, Department Microbiology & Immunology, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York, USA
Molecular and Integrative Toxicology presents state-of-the-art toxicology in a useful context. Volumes emphasize the presentation of cellular and molecular information aimed toward the protection of human or animal health or the sustainability of environmental systems.
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L. Joseph Su • Tung-Chin Chiang Editors
Environmental Epigenetics
Editors L. Joseph Su Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Epidemiology and Genomic Research Program, Modifiable Risk Factors Branch National Cancer Institute Rockville, Maryland, USA
Tung-Chin Chiang Research Participation Program at Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge Associate University (ORAU) Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA
ISSN 2168-4219 ISSN 2168-4235 (electronic) Molecular and Integrative Toxicology ISBN 978-1-4471-6677-1 ISBN 978-1-4471-6678-8 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4471-6678-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015940540 Springer London Heidelberg New York Dordrecht © Springer-Verlag London 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Humana Press is a brand of Springer Springer-Verlag London Ltd. is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
Human population is simultaneously and continuously exposed to a wide variety of chemical substances, biological agents, physical agents, and other stressors in daily life. The exposures can modify health consequences or potentiate the response expected from the exposure. Over the past decades, it has been a raised awareness of the environmental pollution to the health of human. Despite the ef
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