Month: May 2015
John Holdren, White House Science Adviser, Hedges on Human Germline Engineering
His statement expresses zero moral opposition to the genetic engineering of the human genome.
Newest "Human Ancestor" Apparently Composed Entirely of Teeth
The picture of human origins is murky, and the evolutionary account is not getting any clearer.
Going to the Heart of National Center for Science Education’s Strategy
NCSE is the go-to source for complacent journalists.
Does Medical Science Need Evolutionary Science?
In fighting antibiotic resistance, Darwin’s theory actually provides little guidance.
Faith Versus Fact: In Search of Jerry Coyne’s Thesis
I’ve read a bit of his new book, and skimmed beyond that, and I think that some useful purpose could be served by commenting on it as I go.