  1. Message from the GAO (General Accounting Office -- US Government): We are conducting a preliminary inquiry for Congress looking into the squalene allegations to see if there is anything to them. If you have any evidence one way or the other please let me know ASAP. The objectives of the study will address the following issues: 1) Has DOD ever performed or sponsored any research on synthetic or natural squalene or squalane? 2) Was synthetic squalene used as an adjuvant in any developmental drugs and/or vaccines? 3) Are there any pharmaceutical firms involved in the development and production of drugs using squalene in any form? 4) What tests have been done regarding its safety, efficacy and effectiveness? 5) Have our troops or DOD civilian personnel ever been given squalene in any form? If yes, for what purpose and under what circumstances? A word of explanation: Squalene is a naturally occurring substance and has multiple medical uses. Some have suggested that it may reduce the incidence of cancer, e.g. cancer caused by radiation. Its also available commercially as an oral dietary supplement and in various creams including sun tan lotion. So even if it is proven to be present in gulf war vets, that may not be sufficient to prove it was introduced by DOD as a vaccine adjuvant. If you have any proof or information about this please forward it to me as soon as possible. Thank you. Dan Rodriguez Project Manager, Squalene and Gulf War Illness U.S. General Accounting Office rodriguezd.nsiad@gao.gov (202) 512-3827                Email the Web Master: gws-infonet@usa.net  Web Designs Donated to Gulf War Veterans -- Click here for details Proud Member  © 1996,1997 Custom Web Design, Inc.  |