>
> In my assessment, this is a well-conducted study.  The criticism that the
> neurons should be treated with “field-level concentrations” is specious and
> shows a complete lack of understanding of this type of experiment.  The
> question was:  What happens to the neurons when these chemicals get into
> the synapses?  That’s what they tested and they did a good job of it.
>

A BB gun and a 22 have the same basic characteristics,except for the BB vs
the 22 bullet. It is only a matter of scale. So if I shoot some one with a
22 it is the same as the BB. Or being hit with a rubber mallet or sledge
hammer. Amounts matter especially if you are in effect overloading the
system. One is harmful and the other is not.

Some of the studies show that the effect of the neonics on the bee wears
off in time. But then, they were field tests and did not reflect the
reality of the lab.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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