> The way it looks to me, we are in the process of devolution, since
 > many more debilitating traits are being passed down, due to improved
 > medicine.  One example I can think of is diabetes.  I see the current
 > developments in gene technology as contributing to a reversal of our
 > stalled "development". Developments in gene technology, combined with
 > chemistry, may result in a greatly increased lifespan.  In fact, there
 > was somthing on the news last month about just such a new discovery;
 > i.e., the "aging" gene.
 > Thanks for your continuing input on this echo, I have enjoyed the
 > cross- postings you collect which allow me to read about UFO news from
 > around the world.
Although I disagree with your notion that we are regressing, I do
thank you for your input and kind remarks about my contributions.
js
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