From:		Lonacher
Date:		02 June 1996 21:15
To:		U.S.S. Lafayette
Subject:		RE: Briefing Room

<McRae, in Briefing Room>

Dr. McRae sits at the conference table in the Briefing Room, just a bit out of breath from rushing to respond to Cdr Beata's request for a meeting of the Away Team.  She hears Beata's opening statements:

First, I will ask the medical staff to brief us on their actual findings regarding the Slater inhabitants' metabolism."

She nods, and begins.  "The ability of the Slater's Planet inhabitants to morph appears related more to their DNA pattern than to their metabolism, though their metabolism is affected by the morph.  It's more of a cause and effect situation, I think. Lt. Lectron has done some fairly extensive research; but my duties in Sick Bay have prevented us from discussing his research in any detail.  His briefing here will fill that gap, however, I'm sure..." She glances at Lectron, then continues.  "The data provided by the planet researchers gives us quite a bit of information on the Sliders' genetic makeup and metabolism before this medical situation occurred, but very little data on their current DNA makeup/metabolic responses.  Has it changed?"  McRae shrugs. "I won't know that until I have the chance to examine the Sliders and compare the readings to the data we have now.  The deeper question is what caused this change.  It could be anything from a normal evolutional process within their species, to a change in their environment, to outside interference...  In any event, I have prepared the medical supplies I will need to take with me to the planet."  She nods at Cdr Beata, indicating that her briefing is completed.  "Sir, I believe I've covered everything. Are there any questions?"

 [OOC:  I may be unavailable for awhile (up to a week) starting June 3.  A possible business trip, which may last a couple of days or up to a week.  I will try to let Matt know if that happens.]