Junk DNA and Retrovirus, Greg Bear's Darwins Radio (Score 1)

In Greg Bear's (well researched) book "Darwin's Radio" he explores / investigates how retroviruses embedded in our junk DNA became activated owing to over-population and (climate) stress, leading to a new variant of humans born [trigger: this book is a tough read for women, as is the sequel, "Darwin's Children"]. He draws on historical evidence that *suggests* that this has actually happened in the past with these 'new children' and their communities, being massacred. He also explores Darwin's Radio - how bacteria and viruses are a vector, in near real time, for DNA interchange ... those who get ill together evolve together. Research, such as that featured in this Slashdot post show that Bear was on the money ... superb, relevant writing Ciao, Mazemaster