If the idea is unique, and you've got the money, and a good patent attorney, it's surprising what one can patent. However, I'd ask Steve (aka Walter) at WSU if he actually said this. The patent talks a lot about hypotheses and everything else, including the kitchen sink. However, a discussion of use of Magic Mushrooms to Cure CCD could be much more fun than debating mite thresholds. J.J. Bromenshenk Bee Alert Missoula, Mt *********************************************** 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