DNA Analysis of "Alien" Organic Artifact
The author would like to preface this article with a disclaimer; there is no intention whatsoever to bash or malign Dr. Leir. Only to get at the truth. While attempting to research a claim of "alien" DNA for a chat group, it was deemed prudent to look into the credentials of the doctor. The results were surprising.
Dr. Roger Leir, who claims to be a podiatric surgeon with 40 years experience, is known for removing anomalous objects purportedly found in some individuals who report that they have been abducted by aliens. This writer has performed a cursory search for Dr. Leir's medical credentials and has to date been unable to find him listed in the database maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA) or the Medical Boards of the states of California, Nevada, and Oklahoma. While this does not preclude his being licensed in some other state, the AMA has virtually EVERY doctor in the U.S. listed. Make of this what you will. During the credential search an interesting article on Dr. Leir was found. While the doctor has a faithful following, it might be illuminating to take a look at the other side.
According to the analysis report, "In September 2000, an object resembling a claw (see photo below) was found by a family in a bedroom of their Californian (sic) home. The family reported they were in the midst of an intense series of visitations by purported extraterrestials."
Apparently the family approached Dr. Leir with the material and the story; he took it to the National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS) who subsequently shared the material with two other labs. However, the chain-of-custody of the claw and other material is not made clear.
While a statement made on his (web site) that he has been involved in this case for "approximately 8 years", the year mentioned in the DNA report concerning the finding of the object is 2000. A discrepancy of four years. It is possible that this may be a mistake made by his web site maintenance personnel.
Apparently the initial analysis was made by NIDS, a privately funded research group located in Las Vegas, NV. Subsequent analyses were made by The APEG, an Australian laboratory, and an unnamed Canadian laboratory. In addition, several animal experts were consulted. (There was hesitancy in using the title "zoologists" as the credentials of the animal experts are unknown to the writer)
The report appears, to this layman, to be quite professional and is certain in it's conclusions on the results of the analysis, the only equivocation being WHICH particular animal. The claw and other material in question came from one of several common slugs. While this conclusion does not validate the good doctor's public announcement of his possession of alien DNA, it IS a point for his honesty that he posted the entire report on his web site. Although there is nothing intrinsically unforgivable in being wrong, before making any further public announcements the doctor should keep in mind, "Act in haste, repent in leisure."
It is the considered opinion of this author that the doctor has done and is doing good work. That being said, it is also the opinion of the writer that the doctor would do well to post his professional credentials (if any) on his web site and maintain more stringent chain-of-custody records (there have been past complaints; see "a look at the other side" link above) of any and all material purported to be of alien propagation.
The entire analysis report may be accessed by clicking on the link under the photo above.
Big Ol Lilypad Feb. 2004 (e-mail your comments to the author, tincupent@hotmail.com)
For a full report click on the picutre above.
