SGA - one quick question regarding the Hoffan-drug

[patk]

Yes, I know, I could do the research myself but perhaps somebody out there already knows it, so asking won't hurt. The Hoffan-drug who turns people into poison for the Wraith (provided the medicated person survives) - is the effect hereditary or limited to the person who was treated? Meaning: Will children of Wraith-immune parents also be immune to feeding by birth and poison a Wraith who tries?

Comments

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

That's a very good question! Nothing has been proven (since none of the survivors have procreated as far as we know). Manipulation of the body's genetic elements in this way would probably be the same as the artificial ATA gene. Can genetic manipulation be passed from generation to generation? Therein lies the answer.

[patk.livejournal.com]

>>Nothing has been proven

Yes, and so far I think nothing has been said or explained also.

>>Can genetic manipulation be passed from generation to generation? Therein lies the answer.

Well, given that genetic manipulation on humans currently still is in its infancy and being researched, I guess there isn't a definite answer to that. And was the Hoffan drug a form of genetic manipulation or "just" an inoculation that didn't cause genetic alterations? Ah, question upon question. But if there isn't a definite statement in the show, anything goes, right? *G*