Epigenetics in Psychiatry, Second Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

Epigenetics in Psychiatry, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide that covers all major areas of psychiatry where extensive epigenetic research has been conducted. This book fully encompasses a diverse and maturing field, including drug addiction, bipolar disorder, epidemiology, cognitive disorders, and the uses of putative epigenetic-based psychotropic drugs.

Each chapter correlates epigenetics with relevant advances across genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, providing a unique perspective on the field. This new edition has been fully revised to address recent advances in epigenetic understanding of psychiatric disorders, including data consortia (e.g., CommonMind, ATAC-seq), single cell analysis, and epigenome-wide association studies to empower new research.

The book also delves into the epigenetic effects of the microbiome on psychiatric disorders and the use of neuroimaging in studying the role of epigenetic mechanisms of gene expression. Ongoing advances in epigenetic therapy are explored in-depth, providing insights into the future of psychiatric treatment.

With contributions from international leaders in the field, this book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals seeking to understand the complex relationship between epigenetics and psychiatry. It provides guidance in research methods and protocols, as well as how to employ data from consortia, single cell analysis, and epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS).

Key topics include:

• Neuronal stem cells and their role in psychiatric disorders
• Cognitive disorders and epigenetic mechanisms
• Transgenerational epigenetics in psychiatric disease
• Epigenetic therapy and its potential applications
• The microbiome’s impact on psychiatric disorders
• Neuroimaging techniques in epigenetic research

By providing a comprehensive overview of the latest research and advances in the field, Epigenetics in Psychiatry, Second Edition, is an indispensable tool for anyone working in or interested in the intersection of epigenetics and psychiatry.