Maternal grandmothers and grandchildren: special relationship

The relationship between maternal grandmothers and grandchildren goes beyond simple empathy, science says so. A bond of inestimable value, a real heritage.

THE grandparents they are an incomparable treasure and those who can still share time with them are lucky. Sweetness and wisdom are unmistakable and irresistible, which is why we prefer grandparents. There maternal grandmother represents the most important figure for the formation of his grandchildren, because he passes on to them a large part of the genetic heritage.

Sometimes the genes passed on from one generation to the next skip a step, and so the genetic inheritance of the grandchildren belongs to that of the grandparents. Very often a grandchild looks a lot like his grandmother. A study investigated the link between maternal grandmothers and nephews. Grandmothers are able to pass on 25% of their X chromosomes to their children’s children by inheriting all the genes.

Paternal grandmothers inherit their chromosomes only to their female grandchildren. According to the Chilean writer Alejandro Jodorowsky it is not only DNA, but also behavior issue. Some Atlanta researchers say that even the memories of grandparents can be passed on to grandchildren while also contributing to their brains and character.

Scientific explanations are valid, but sometimes a simple glance is enough to notice theobvious resemblance. Among the most famous examples to remember are the portraits of Grace Kelly with her niece Camille Gottlieb. Then Riley Keough, daughter of Lisa Marie Presley, has the same smile and expressions of her maternal grandmother Priscilla, wife of the famous Memphis singer. Isabella Rossellini’s daughter is very reminiscent of her maternal grandmother, the actress Ingrid Bergman.

Dakota Johnson inherited from her maternal grandmother Tippi Hedren not only the talent for acting, but also a timeless charm. In Italy there is Aurora Ramazzotti with her maternal grandmother Ineke Hunziker. In short, whether it is a question of similarities or DNA, the essential thing is the deep love that binds grandparents and grandchildren.