Tag: function
BioEssays Editor: “‘Junk’ DNA… Full of Information!” Including Genome-Sized “Genomic Code”
How many times have we heard it claimed that the vast majority of the human genome is “junk” and therefore could not have been designed?
Edward Feser: To Reconcile Aristotle with Evolution
The philosopher argues against naturalistic evolution, while differing from intelligent design theorists in his approach to the question.
Chemist and Foresight Author Marcos Eberlin: Diarrhea by Design
The famed Brazilian chemist discusses the body’s surprisingly helpful (and sophisticated) system for flushing out the bad stuff.
Remind Me Again Why We Picked Polar Bears?
The core difficulty for some scientists who read Michael Behe’s book is also the key idea at its heart.
Polar Bear Seminar: A Fake Scandal About a Chart
The criticisms keep coming. It’s hard to keep up. Lents, in fact, just yesterday added additional commentary on Behe’s use of the chart.