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Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia
Published in: Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia 1/2010

01-03-2010 | Preface

Epigenetics in Mammary Gland Biology and Cancer

Authors: Eve Devinoy, Monique Rijnkels

Published in: Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia | Issue 1/2010

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In the post genome era, the focus has shifted to understanding the mechanisms that regulate the interpretation of the genetic code. “Epigenetics” as a research field is taking center stage. Epigenetics is a term which is now being used throughout the scientific community in different contexts from physiology to cell biology and genetics with diverse meanings inherited from the past [1]. …
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Metadata
Title
Epigenetics in Mammary Gland Biology and Cancer
Authors
Eve Devinoy
Monique Rijnkels
Publication date
01-03-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 1083-3021
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7039
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10911-010-9171-3

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