Epigenetic Mechanisms in the Brain provides recent findings in the field of neuroepigenetics, covering how our genes encode our memories, transmit information about stressful events, and play a part in our addictions. This book helps to unlock these abstract processes, with a forward goal of improving individualized treatments.

• Discusses how the epigenome affects long-term memory, stress and addiction
• Reviews the concept of transgenerational memory
• Describes treatment options for the epigenome