Epigenetics of the Nervous System
A special issue of Epigenomes (ISSN 2075-4655).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 July 2018) | Viewed by 33068
Special Issue Editors
2. Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan
Interests: gene regulation; chromatin; DNA methylation; neurofunction; transcription
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Interests: epigenetics; gene expression; DNA methylation; neural stem cell differentiation; adult brain function; somatic cell reprogramming
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Open Access journal Epigenomes is now accepting submissions for this special issue on biological methylation, “Epigenetics of the Nervous System”. This special issue is co-guest-edited by Dr. Guoping Fan from the Department of Human Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles, and Dr. Che-Kun James Shen from the Institute of Molecular Biology, Academia Sinica, in Taiwan. This Special Issue will include commissioned topical reviews written by leaders in the field. Accepted papers are published online shortly after copy editing. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) for papers submitted in 2016.
In the last few years, epigenetic modifications in the nervous system have proven to be fundamental for the correct development and function of the brain. It is well known that DNA methylation is associated with learning as well as with the development of several neurological disorders including neurodegeneration.
This special issue will be focused on epigenetic changes that take place in the nervous system, from adolescent development through adulthood. In addition to invited reviews, we welcome Research and/or Methods manuscripts of exceptional interest on the following topics:
Effect of epigenetic changes in neural stem cells
Epigenetics and neuropathology
Animal models for the study of the relationship between epigenetics and the nervous system
Human neural pathologies and epigenetics
Dr. Guoping Fan
Dr. Che-Kun James Shen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Epigenetics
- Neural plasticity
- Neural pathology
- Stem cells
- Cell differentiation
- Epigenetics and Neuronal Activities
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