P: > But the extent to which people have assigned it a role in disease ranging from obesity to autism is ridiculous. C: > I would say, Pete, that many disagree with your claim that this issue is ridiculous. A: > Add me to the list. I suspect there has to be something there and ridiculous is a pretty strong word. Pardon me, but a close reading of the statement indicates that I am referring to the extent, not the role. It is the extent which is ridiculous. Not the putative role. Peter Loring Borst Ithaca, NY 14853 *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html