>In the lab, mice can be manipulated in > >just a few generations into biological variations. Hi Pat. Can you explain this to me. When I learned about evolution over fifty years ago we were taught that acquired characteristics are not inherited, that genes mutate and then if those individuals find these mutated genes help them survive, those individuals along with their mutated genes, survive. We were not taught that the environment could directly influence genes. Has this concept changed or do I misunderstand some of what I hear about the environment manipulating the species? I heard that Omega Nutrition, Vancouver, B.C. V5l,IR2 Bellingham, WA 98226 (800-661-3529) has organic oils, some of which are heated over 104 or processed. Don't know if they have peanut, but it's a free call. Also Spectrum Naturals 133 Copeland Sy. Petaluma, CA 94952 (707-778-8900) advertizes pure cold-pressed unrefined peanut oil, better bet. My best, Ellie