Epigenetic Biomarkers

Dear Colleagues,

Writing our 2014 review in Genes on DNA methylation biomarkers made us both realize that this was a fast-moving field. It stretches from biomarker discovery, through development through to clinical implementation. The vast majority of epigenetic biomarkers, in particular DNA methylation biomarkers, come from the fast progressing area of cancer research. However, there are also advances being made in the field of environmental epigenomics and epigenomics of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. We would like to summarize, in a single issue of Genes, the state of the epigenetic biomarkers field in late 2015 by showcasing the best research from around the world. We are flexible about the length and format of articles (original research or review) and flexible about the particular stage of epigenetic biomarker development, from discovery to the clinic. This also includes applications of innovative and clinical relevant methodologies for epigenetic biomarker detection and measurement. We hope you share our interest in this fascinating area and can join us in this exciting undertaking.

Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Craig
Dr. Thomas Mikeska
Guest Editors

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