The Physical Lincoln

[Anita]

You make an excellent point with Lincoln and what Sotos is attempting to do. I was referring more to the three boys whom he says died young from MEN2b. He uses the lumps on the lips to show they had inherited it from Lincoln, but I don't see a multitude of "observable characteristics" in the boys and there's no verified photo of Eddie.

But I'm not a doctor or a medical researcher. I will follow this topic-it's fascinating- but will stay out of the opinion business. Thanks, Anita

I believe the multitude of "observable characteristics" are only of Lincoln himself.

Dr. Sotos is positing a genetic disorder, so there must be somebody else in Lincoln's family who had it: either an ancestor or a descendant. But there is precious little to go on with respect to Lincoln's mother and his sons, so Sotos must emphasize whatever there is.

Is it possible to carry MEN2B and die of TB or other causes first ? I'm thinking of the boys.