If anybody wants to get some numbers started, I would go to
American Society for Microbiology. It is the homepage for the American Society of Microbiologists, by far the largest organization of microbiologists. They have a
Member Search and claim to have 42,000 current members. I have been to the ASM General Meeting and the 42,000 number isn't far off judging by the turnout. I think comparing the normal occurence of unnatural death with a membership of 42,000 could yield some sort of answer.
This message has been edited by Loudmouth, 03-09-2005 16:17 AM