[Condorman]

I understand your frustration. While I would generally tend to agree with you, Ahban appears genuinely interested in the subject. In that spirit, am inclined to engage him.

Regarding the role of viruses in alteration of the genome, I referenced the recent research your brought up on a previous thread. Ahban referred to my comment (rather disparagingly, I'm sad to say) as an appeal to a "mystery virus." As I originally gleaned the reference from you, I was hoping you might be willing to provide more information than I was able.

[Sentis]

The mystery virus isn't much of a mystery as it is still in existence in our own genetic code. These viruses attach themselves to our DNA and actually become part of our own DNA code. This creates even more variability in the code than is possible through selection alone.

[Ahban]

I will be delighted to look at any information on viral corruption of gametes that Sentis can provide. If the case can be made that this can close the apparent DNA gap then let's get out with it.

If I can appeal to a Designer to explain the gene gap I guess its only fair that you can appeal to a virus. Still, it should be a lot easier to test whether virii are up to the job than a Desinger who is outside the three'D plus time universe.