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Re: Epigenetics and Cell Size
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Peter L Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 5 Apr 2009 09:32:53 -0400
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On Sat, 4 Apr 2009 21:39:37 -0700, allen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>I also said 'plausible' and 'possible', not 'likely' or 'proven'.  I'm just
floating an idea.

To me, not plausible at all

>We are repeatedly subjected to anecdotal reports that bees can be
'downsized', and from many people.  Some of these reports seem quite credible.

I am tempted to raise once again the Chinese practice of foot binding. This
does produce smaller feet on the women. It also, however, destroys them. And
it is not heritable.

pb

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