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He remarks in the talk about Lamarck having an incorrect theory of "inheritance of acquired characteristics." From what I understand, recent experiments have ac
by j2kun 12y ago
He remarks in the talk about Lamarck having an incorrect theory of "inheritance of acquired characteristics." From what I understand, recent experiments have actually given some evidence to his theory. I can't remember the particular studies though.
- maxerickson 12y agoEpigenetics gives credence to the environment having impact across generations. It doesn't really vindicate Lamarck, there are just some quiet echos of his ideas there.