Case Studies on Epigenetic Inheritance

Epigenetics and Human Health: Linking Hereditary, Environmental and Nutritional Aspects

Volumn , Issue , 2010, Pages 63-86

  Kaati, Gunnar ^a  

^a UMEÅ UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Ancestors' nutrition; Epigenetic inheritance; Genetic selection; Slow growth period; Transgenerational effects

Indexed keywords

EID: 84884601172     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1002/9783527628384.ch7     Document Type: Chapter

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