Magic Genetics

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No: HPFGUIDX 31914

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "milztoday" <absinthe at m...> wrote:
> Conclusion:
> The Magic Gene is found in all humans. The Magic Gene expression is 
> regulated by either or a combination of Magic Gene Factors (MGF), 
> which act in an inhibitory or stimulatory manner. The quantitative 
> amount of MGF in any given individual determines the expression or 
> suppression of the MG for that individual. Magical "strength" is 
> related to the quantitative amount of MGF present in an individual. 
> Pharmaceutical preparations that affect the MGF can hypothetically 
> endow a Muggle magical powers or can render a Magical powerless.
> 
> Milz


This is an interesting idea but I suspect that the model is too 
simple.  It is more likely to involve several genes rather than 
just one magic gene.  Perhaps it is related to those growth hormones 
that operate in the embryo (sorry can't remember what they are 
called).  Maybe the correct concentration of several hormones causes 
the growth of a gland in magical folk while Muggles only have a 
vestigal gland.  Perhaps the 'correctness' of the concentration 
affects the size of the gland which in turn affects the power of the 
witch or wizard.
> 
> Just an idea.
> 
> Melanie