Tag: polypeptides
Origin of Life: The Challenge of Achieving Homochirality with Mineral Surfaces
There are sound counterarguments to the plethora of schemes that OOL researchers devise in trying to account for how life could have emerged abiotically.
James Tour Takes Professor Dave to School: Farina Won’t Answer Tour’s Reasonable Questions
Farina finally did write something on the blackboard: “Not Clueless.” This, needless to say, did not answer Tour’s request for a scientific explanation.
James Tour Focused on Science, Dave Farina on Character Assassination: So, Who Wins?
Professor Dave’s attacks undercut his credibility as a spokesman for his own view. If he had the truth on his side, there’s no reason he would behave this way.
Professor Dave in His “Debate” with James Tour Showcases the Art of Citation Bluffing
When Farina addressed the science, he rifled through a long series of technical articles, but greatly exaggerated their relevance.
Where’s the Chemistry? On the Origin of Life, James Tour Exposes Professor Dave as “Clueless”
Professor Dave’s inability to provide the chemistry to back up his claims calls to mind the famous Wendy’s ad from the 1980s.