Tag: non-coding DNA
The New Post-Junk-DNA Paradigm of Molecular Biology: RNA Genes
RNA genes have many functions but a large proportion entail gene regulation-related functions that fall within the category of epigenetics.
Answering Farina on Behe’s Work: Darwin Devolves
Despite Mr. Farina’s smug condescension and patronizing demeanor, he fails to mount a credible critique of Dr. Behe’s thesis.
The Positive Case for Intelligent Design in Genetics
Functionality for junk DNA is prevalent, and was successfully predicted by intelligent design.
#2 Story of 2021: Caltech Finds Amazing Role for Noncoding DNA
There’s more function in the “junk” than imagined. Caltech finds a significant role: maintaining territories and compartments, and guiding components.
#6 Story of 2021: Scientific Paper on Repetitive Elements Slams “Junk DNA”
In the past, one of the most common rebuttals to ID was, “If life was designed, then why is over 90 percent of the genome composed of junk DNA?”