Re: [Know_Nukes] Air pollution may alter genes

[Steven Dapra <sjd@swcp.com>]

Jan. 9



	On Jan 7, I wrote, concerning genetic alterations as a result of air

pollution:  "If these findings are legitimate why aren't there already

mutant children all over the place around steel mills?"



	On Jan. 9, John Jacobus replied:  "I think that it should be considered

that the gene mutations found are obviously not determental to the gull,

mice, or humans.  If it was, the effects should have been reported if

observed.  Just because a gene mutation occurs should not lead to the

assumption that it will lead to extra limbs, increased cancers etc.  If I

remember correctly, studies around Chernobyl found mutations in voles.

Yet, the animal population flourished."



	Thank you, John, for making this salient point.  My fallback position

would be, are there any studies showing increased rates of mutations in

children who were raised near steel mills?  This is more of a rhetorical

question, although I would guess that the answer would be 'no'.  If studies

had been done showing increased mutations I am certain David Suzuki and his

foundation and like-minded parties would have ballyhooed the studies all

over the place.



	I sent the Suzuki Foundation an e-mail asking where the mutation study had

been published, but so far have not received a reply.



	I just visited the ENN website where the mutation article was published.

According to a posting from an anonymous participant on the ENN discussion

forum pursuant to the article, Dr. Suziki never provides references or

citations.  Since he is hiding behind "anonymous," I can't contact him.

Two or three other participants have also requested a citation.



Steven Dapra

sjd@swcp.com





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