ReviewEnvironmental epigenetics2017
Transgenerational epigenetics and environmental justice.
Review in Environmental epigenetics, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Redox mechanisms of environmental toxicants on male reproductive function.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2024Review
- Unaltered hepatic wound healing response in male rats with ancestral liver injury.Nature communications · 2023Article
- Trimester-specific ambient PMEnvironmental research · 2023Article
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- Impact of Environmental Injustice on Children's Health-Interaction between Air Pollution and Socioeconomic Status.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Exploring the Ethics of Implementation of Epigenomics Technologies in Cancer Screening: A Focus Group Study.Epigenetics insights · 2021Article
- Epigenome-wide association study for pesticide (Permethrin and DEET) induced DNA methylation epimutation biomarkers for specific transgenerational disease.Environmental health : a global access science source · 2020Article
- Epigenetics, ethics, law and society: A multidisciplinary review of descriptive, instrumental, dialectical and reflexive analyses.Social studies of science · 2019Review
- Points-to-consider on the return of results in epigenetic research.Genome medicine · 2019Review
- Epigenetics at the epicenter of a revolution in ARTs.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2018Article
- POHaD: why we should study future fathers.Environmental epigenetics · 2018Article
- Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance and social responsibility: perspectives from the social sciences.Environmental epigenetics · 2018Review
- Planetary Health, Climate Change, and Lifestyle Medicine: Threats and Opportunities.American journal of lifestyle medicineArticle
- Resurgent lead poisoning and renewed public attention towards environmental social justice issues: A review of current efforts and call to revitalize primary and secondary lead poisoning prevention for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children within the U.S.International journal of occupational and environmental healthReview
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Human transmission to offspring and future generations of acquired epigenetic modifications has not been definitively established, although there are several environmental exposures with suggestive evidence. This article uses three examples of hazardous substances with greater exposures in vulnerable populations: pesticides, lead, and diesel exhaust. It then considers whether, if there were scientific evidence of transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, there would be greater attention given to concerns about environmental justice in environmental laws, regulations, and policies at all levels of government. To provide a broader perspective on environmental justice the article discusses two of the most commonly cited approaches to environmental justice. John Rawls's theory of justice as fairness, a form of egalitarianism, is frequently invoked for the principle that differential treatment of individuals is justified only if actions are designed to benefit those with the greatest need. Another theory, the capabilities approach of Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum, focuses on whether essential capabilities of society, such as life and health, are made available to all individuals. In applying principles of environmental justice the article considers whether there is a heightened societal obligation to protect the most vulnerable individuals from hazardous exposures that could adversely affect their offspring through epigenetic mechanisms. It concludes that unless there were compelling evidence of transgenerational epigenetic harms, it is unlikely that there would be a significant impetus to adopt new policies to prevent epigenetic harms by invoking principles of environmental justice.
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