Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Lisa's comments on thumps

> Genetics may very well play a role in this.  This sort of question really
> makes me miss research, especially now that I've had the chance to look at
> nutritional issues in other species--it's given me a fresh perspective.
The
> reason I think genetics could play a role is that DNA codes for things
like
> ion pumps--most structures in cell membranes that move nutrients and
> hormones into and out of cells tend to be specially folded proteins.  I
> suspect that as we continue to look into this, we'll find it's a
combination
> of genetics, nutrition, and conditioning.

Exactly, Lisa--all those little cellular workings are coded by DNA...

Heidi



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