Carey, Nessa (13 October 2015). "The Epigenetics of Sexuality – Wrong on So Many Levels". The Huffington Post . Retrieved 13 February 2017. Expectedly, this way of thinking about biological processes has major consequences for established dichotomies of twentieth century biosciences, and in particular for the genotype/phenotype distinction (coined by Johannsen in the 1910s). In the context of the gene-centrism of the modern evolutionary synthesis, the relationship between genotype and phenotype was typically thought of as a relationship between a cause and its visible and mechanistically deduced effects, “between a plan and a product” ( Jablonka and Lamb, 2005, p. 33). In that theoretical framework the chain of causal links moved unidirectionally from the active genotype to the ‘dead-end' phenotype. In the postgenomic era, instead, the relationship between genotype and phenotype is more often represented, rather than as a linear causal chain, in terms of a “rope” ( Griesemer, 2002), a term that wishes to capture the profound intertwinement of the actual genetic material with the various layers of its phenotypic “appearance” ( Oyama et al, 2001). Surfing over this rope, epigenetics resumes its original Waddingtonian emphasis, becoming a convenient heading for the multiple strands and complex apparatus of “developmental transformations intervening between genotype and phenotype” ( Pigliucci and Muller, 2010, p. 308, our italics; see also Schlichting, and Pigliucci, 1998; Robert, 2004; Hallgrímsson and Hall, 2011). I am looking forward to learning about Biology at degree level, and I hope my motivation, enthusiasm and interest in the subject will mean that I am ultimately able to contribute to it as well as study it. Universities Applied to:

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Book review – What a Bee Knows: Exploring the Thoughts, Memories, and Personalities ofBees August 15, 2023 Nessa Carey, Pfizer | MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit". University of Bristol . Retrieved 22 January 2017. The philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn once wrote that 'when paradigms change, the world itself changes with them'. What then will be the broader implications of our increasing understanding of epigenetic phenomena and their molecular principles? The science of regenerative medicine and the technology of induced pluripotent stem cells – both discussed in 'The Epigenetics Revolution' – offer tremendous potential for the future treatment of human disease. Carey also discusses so-called 'epigenetic therapies' for cancer that, whilst still in the embryonic phase, may be powerful tools in the future. For now though, much work remains and we must guard strongly against the raising of false hope. Carey, Nessa, ed. (2016). Epigenetics for Drug Discovery. The Royal Society of Chemistry. doi: 10.1039/9781782628484. ISBN 9781849738828.Nessa Carey's] book combines an easy style with a textbook's thoroughness.... A bold attempt to bring epigenetics to a wide audience. Jonathan Weitzman, Nature Simplified, epigenetics involves small chemical changes to the DNA, or closely associated proteins called histones, that result in alterations in the expression of genes. When cells divide, many of these modifications are maintained, allowing information about the status of gene expression to be passed from parent cell to daughter. Importantly, these epigenetic modifications result from environmental perturbations, where 'environment' refers to the internal chemistry of the cell or the signals bombarding the cell from outside, whether from neighbouring cells or the wider world beyond. Studying English Literature at A Level has improved my ability to analyse text critically and argue my point of view logically and convincingly. These skills have proved invaluable when writing scientific essays during A Level Biology and assessing the validity of science coverage in the media. I enjoyed applying the statistical methods we learnt at Mathematics A Level during a field trip to the Jurassic coast when we investigated the spread of populations of limpets and sea snails. I saw how Biology complements and brings to life mathematical methods. Epigenetics has shown in just few years to be a powerful imaginative tool. The profound impact of epigenetics on society and its symbolic landscape is exemplified by the rapid diffusion within the popular press, If you want to move past the simple 2D picture of human health that standard genetics provides, then you’re in for a treat.

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A must-read for every intelligent person who likes to know what is going on in modern science. Graham Storrs, New York Journal of Books Bioscience for Industry Strategy Advisory Panel – BBSRC". Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council . Retrieved 22 January 2017. Anyone seriously interested in who we are and how we function should read this book. Peter Forbes, The Guardian Carey, Nessa (30 September 2014). "Why Scientists Need to Stop Being People Pleasers". The Huffington Post . Retrieved 13 February 2017. Now that we know what epigenetics is, and how it works, let’s look at some of its ramifications for humans. After all, it’s not just inbred mice that are affected!Nessa Carey takes us on a lively and up-to-date tour of what's known about epigenetic mechanisms and their implications for ageing and cancer. Laurence Hurst, University of Bath, Focus Magazine Heightman, Tom D.; McCullar, Michael (20 November 2015). "CHAPTER 4. Targeting DNA Methylation". In Carey, Nessa (ed.). Epigenetics for Drug Discovery. pp.68–95. doi: 10.1039/9781782628484-00068. ISBN 978-1-84973-882-8.