Riley wrote: > modification of PIP2 binding--perhaps by genetic, > biochemical or pharmacological means--could make > mouth nerves much less receptive, and thus ease > the burn." In other words moderates can look forward > to genetic modification to increase their tolerance. Hmmmmmmmmm, While "pharmacological means", given suitable side effects, is intruiging I'm not sure I care to ease the burn. When I feel the need for heat I'm actively seeking the burn. Riley, you're a braver man than I to even bring up genetic modification. I remember the uproar on the list from the mention of genetic engineering of Bt corn, and then you suggest genetic modification of moderates ;) Scott... KCK