[Iris7]

Most interesting link. The "prion" hypothesis has never appealed to me.

If you have a ping list please add me to it.

[Smokin' Joe]

I do not have a ping list, but there are more links in my post above.

The more I read about Spiroplasma, the more likely it seems to be a causative agent. I would like to see more inquiry (which takes funding) along those lines.

And just for the record, I am a geologist, and do not have any interest in the allocation of research funding beyond wanting to be able to go deer hunting without any reservations.