Epigenetics has to be distinguished from epigenesist, which is the long-accepted (since 1796) description of embryonic morphogenesis as a gradual process of increasing complexity, in which organs are formed de novo (as opposed to preformationsism). However, cellular differentiation processes crucial for epigenesist rely almost entirely on epigenetic rather than genetic inheritance.

After the achievements of the Human Genome Project, an international Epigenome Project has been initiated to establish a genome-wide reference map of time and tissue specific DNA-methylation pattern, and, besides, the Epigenome Network of Excellence, founded by the EU. 

For further information:

Inherited epigenetic variation - revisiting soft inheritance

http://www.epidna.com/

http://epigenome.eu/en/4,11,0

http://www.epidna.com/

http://www.epigenome.org/