[phantomworker]

Before someone jumps to what may seem an obvious conclusion, this *isn't* a validation of Lamarckism -- the "gene changes" they're talking about here are *not* the kind that can be passed on to your offspring.

Are you sure about that? I thought that certain drugs can cause gene mutations or permanently modify certain dna markers which can be passed on to offspring.

[b_sharp]

Only if already existing gametes are modified as well.

[neverdem]

Are you sure about that? I thought that certain drugs can cause gene mutations or permanently modify certain dna markers which can be passed on to offspring.

I tried the following on Google:

"genetic mutations caused by drugs"
"drug associated genetic mutations"
"drug induced genetic mutations"

The only result was The Wall Street Journal's War on Cancer, and Google picks up professional articles. You might find this article interesting, but no mention of drug associated genetic mutations, or similar phenomena, was made.

Environmental Causes of Human Congenital Malformations: The Pediatrician’s Role in Dealing With These Complex Clinical Problems Caused by a Multiplicity of Environmental and Genetic Factors