Date sent: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 15:02:06 -0400 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: "Fleming, Jennifer" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Mothers 'Inherit' Some Characteristics Of Their Children To: [log in to unmask] > MILAN (ZENIT.org). - Mothers undergo permanent changes during > pregnancy, in which they "inherit" some characteristics of the child > they carry and, through the child, also receive some characteristics > of the father. Interesting ideas, but I would have to see the scientific basis of such before accepting it. It makes sense, but, at least to me right now, it is speculation. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************