Tag: genome
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?
More on How Chimps and Humans Differ: Human-Specific Genes
“We don’t splice our RNA the same way chimps do,” says biologist Dr. Ann Gauger, continuing a conversation with host Sarah Chaffee.
Genetic Surprises Support Intelligent Design Claims
Several news items reinforce ideas advanced by ID advocates regarding junk DNA, irreducible complexity, and human uniqueness.
Birds and Bats: How Bright Is Evolutionary Light?
The media are generous with claims that new findings “shed light” on evolution.
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.