Edited by
Christoph Grunau, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, France.
Stéphane Maury, Université d’Orléans, France.
ISBN : 9781789452167
Publication Date : May 2025
Hardcover 332 pp
165.00 USD
Co-publisher
Genetics and its mysterious little sister, epigenetics, have deep roots in the history of biology. Today, epigenetics is of paramount importance in not only the fundamental sciences, but also in life science applications, ranging from molecular biology, and disease diagnosis and treatment, to agriculture.
Epigenetics in Ecology and Evolution traces the history of the concept of epigenetics in biology and describes the molecular mechanisms concerned. It examines the contributions that the emerging discipline of epigenetics has made to the fields of ecology and evolution, regarding both plant and animal organisms, as well as its place in our society.
By exploring the importance of epigenetics at varying levels, from the cell to the organism as a whole, and even to the ecosystem, this book offers answers that are accessible to a wide audience, from scientifically curious citizens to students and professionals working in the world of biology. The aim is to enable everyone to acquire or develop a critical and informed perspective on the complex relationships between genetics and epigenetics.
1. A Brief Conceptual History of Epigenetics, and More Besides, Arnaud Pocheville.
2. Molecular Players of Epigenetic Information, Natacha Bies Etheve, Séverine Chambeyron and Frédéric Bantignies.
3. Epigenetics and Transposable Elements, Clémentine Vitte, Séverine Chambeyron and Cristina Vieira.
4. Epigenetics: The Same for all Species? Clémentine Vitte and Nicolas Nègre.
5. Epigenome Modifications as a Therapeutic and Research Tool, Nelia Luviano, Francesco Calzaferri and Marie Lopez.
6. Epigenetics and Stress, Raphaëlle Chaix and Natacha Bies Etheve.
7. Phenotypic Plasticity, Epigenetics and Adaptability, Patricia Gibert, Cristina Vieira and Frédéric Brunet.
8. Epigenetics and Climate Change: The Example of Forest Ecosystems, Stéphane Maury and Christophe Plomion.
9. Epigenetics and Crop Improvement, Julie Leclercq, Dominique This and Patrice This.
10. Epigenetics and Livestock Improvement, Vincent Coustham and Frédérique Pitel.
11. Epigenetics in Evolution, Christoph Grunau and Alexandra Weyrich.
12. Epigenetics and Society: Epigenetics in the French Press, Michel Dubois, Catherine Guaspare and Séverine Louvel.
Christoph Grunau is Professor of Biology at the Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, France, and Director of the “Host-Pathogen-Environment Interactions” laboratory. His research focuses on environmental epigenetics.
Stéphane Maury is Professor of Plant Physiology and Epigenetics at the Université d’Orléans, France, in the “P2e” (Physiology Ecology Environment) laboratory (INRAE ECODIV Department). He coordinates a research team working on tree epigenetics in the context of climate change.
