The field of epigenetics has played a major role at the forefront not only of molecular biology
but also of medical genetics and clinical medicine. Few disciplines have experienced growth
comparable to that which we have witnessed for epigenetics in the past decade. The goal of
Epigenetics Protocols Second Edition is to highlight select techniques that have been
mainstays in the field as well as to cover methods that are especially relevant to extant
discoveries in epigenetics. This volume focuses on the two broad areas of epigenetics: DNA
methylation and chromatin modifications and also covers the complex topic of computational
methods for epigenetic analyses which is essential to a complete understanding of the vast body
of information that is being derived with the use of these newly-developed tools. Written in
the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology(TM) series format chapters contain
introductions to their respective topics lists of the necessary materials and reagents
step-by-step readily reproducible laboratory protocols and notes on troubleshooting and
avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and accessible Epigenetics Protocols Second Edition
serves as an ideal guide to advanced students basic scientists and clinical researchers as
well as clinicians and biotechnology investigators who wish to continue exploring this exciting
and progressive research field.
