母性影响(maternal effect)：正反交情况下，子代某些性状相同于雌性亲本，其中由于母体中核基因的某些产物积累在卵母细胞的细胞质中，使子代表型不由自身的基因型所决定而出现与母体卵母细胞的基因型相同的遗传现象。又叫前定作用(predetermination)。
如今，母性和“好”“坏”家长概念对心理的影响比任何时候都强烈。
The psychological influences of mothering and notions of "good" or "bad" parents are stronger today than they have ever been.
Szyf博士认为，受母性关怀影响的表现遗传性变化出现在出生后的第一周，那是所谓的关键时期。
According to Dr Szyf, epigenetic modifications in response to maternal care occur during the first week of life after birth—the so-called critical period.
母亲节是纪念母亲，赞扬母爱和母性情结，以及社会上母亲的影响的节日。
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society.
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