Author: Ann Gauger
About Orphan Genes — What’s the Big Problem for Evolution?
Orphan genes — genes that are present in only one species, or a group of closely related species — are of particular interest to advocates of intelligent design.
Intelligent Design, Common Descent, and a Qualification
I had someone ask whether, in a previous post, I meant universal common descent (UCD) or more limited common descent.
Intelligent Design and Common Descent
A reader asks, “I was just wondering why some fellows at Discovery believe in ID but still hold to common descent.“
It’s Not “Evolution” — A Nobel Prize for Engineering Enzymes
In effect, protein engineers are using the power of random change plus intelligent design to see what if anything will improve function.
Beyond Adaptation: The Human Brain Is Something New
Our brains have vastly more ability than is needed for survival, most notably the capacity for language and abstract thought.