The listowner has spoken and that should be the end of it -- but apparently some of our members still don't understand why this subject is outside the scope of our list. So I'm asking you to turn it around and look at the whole issue from the other side. Just imagine for a few moments that our list covers genealogy of Europe. [If you question the analogy, a quick look at a world map will confirm that the area from which the natives of North America were relocated to Indian Territory was larger than the entire continent of Europe.] Now imagine that I ask a question like "is my family's tendency toward prematurely grey hair an indication of European blood?" Members whose families bear that trait would probably say 'yes!' But I'd also hear a resounding 'no!' from those whose blond hair makes it very difficult to notice the onset of white and the ensuing discussion as to whether Europeans have blond, red, brown, or black hair and at what age they start to grey could prove endless. Doesn't that strike you as a waste of time and resources? That's how the current discussion strikes those of us who are aware of the history and diversity of the many Indian Nations. If you are interested in physiology, by all means pursue it elsewhere -- but please respect the Listowner's philosophy and refrain from cluttering up the Indian Territory list with it. That said.... Personally, I'm very interested in genetics and welcome OFF-list correspondence on the subject. Sharon McAllister 73372.1745@compuserve.com