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Nature 454, 711-715 (7 August 2008) | doi:10.1038/454711a; Published online 6 August 2008

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Moving AHEAD with an international human epigenome project

The American Association for Cancer Research Human Epigenome Task Force & European Union, Network of Excellence, Scientific Advisory Board

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A plan to 'genomicize' epigenomics research and pave the way for breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human disease.

It is now possible to define whole epigenomes, representing the totality of epigenetic marks in a given cell type. Epigenetic processes are essential for packaging and interpreting the genome, are fundamental to normal development and are increasingly recognized as being involved in human disease.

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