Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 I think I'm probably addressing this question to Philip D., who appears to be very well versed in genetics! Thank you for you response to my first question. I must admit that I didn't understand all of the specifics, but I get the jist of it. This question is to settle a question between my 15 yr old and me. Although he understands that he is at risk for CD/DH, he insists that his high school biology teacher told the class that he (my son) cannot transmit actual CD to his own kids because 'genetic diseases are only transmitted thru the maternal genes'. Therefore, his children will not develop CD, though they may be carriers, and if he has a daughter, her children could have actual CD. I tried to explain that I don't believe that's true (ie, Woody Guthrie's kids being at risk for Huntington's, therefore, genetic diseases can be passed thru paternal genes), but you know that Moms don't know anything these days! Can you help settle this question? Hope you, and all the 'SillyYaks' had a great Holiday Season. This was my first 'GF' and although there were some changes in our traditional foods and treats (Santa no longer likes White Chocolate dipped Oreos, he likes GF gingersnaps) it was still the same wonderful holiday. Blessings to all, Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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