Birds, Bugs Named as Steroid Users

to the Editor: Natalie Angier ("Birds, Bugs Named as Steroid Users!") makes aspurious distinction between "real" and "synthesized" steroids. Whilewe can and should distinguish exogenous from endogenous steroids(being those administered or eaten from those made in our own bodies),all these steroids are real. I look to this paper for a model of clear English. In this case,it has failed.Barry Levine1142 Brown AveLafayette, CA 94549510 220 6948