Molecular Evolution
A Brief Update on the Long-Term Evolution Experiment
A few days ago, I discussed a recent study that revealed the mutation rates in the E. coli genome are not random as expected by the evolutionary paradigm. Rather, these rates are nonrandom and … more
Nonrandom Mutations Scramble the Case for Common Descent
New work by researchers from Great Britain reveals that mutation rates in the genome of E. coli are nonrandom and optimized to minimize their impact on survival. This optimization adds to the case … more
TNRTB Classic: A Well-Ordered Challenge to Biological Evolution
A few days ago I wrote about research results obtained by French scientists that run counter to a key prediction of the evolutionary paradigm: namely that gene synteny should reflect evolutionary … more
Plant Chromosome Structures Challenge Biological Evolution
It has been said, “time heals all wounds.” I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never … more
Turtle Origins Challenge Evolution
You might have seen Yahoo! News Scientists lift lid on turtle evolution; May 15, 2012; http://news.yahoo.com/scientists-lift-lid-turtle-evolution-230956824.html more
Operon Synteny Brings Order to the Case for Intelligent Design, Part 2 (of 2)
Some researchers say that birth order plays an important role in shaping personality, intelligence, and even sexuality.
Similarly, evolutionary biologists argue that the ordering of genes along the … more
Genetically Modified Plants Challenge Biological Evolution
Heated debate surrounds the safety of genetically modified foods—foodstuff derived from organisms that have been genetically altered.
Plants are the most common genetically modified organisms … more
DNA Sequences: More Is Not Better
Evolutionary biologists have begrudgingly come to the same conclusion recently when it comes to building evolutionary trees using DNA sequences. More sequences are not better.1 This vexing problem for … more
The Functional Significance of Gene Location: Countering the Case for Biological Evolution
Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home knows the three most important factors in real estate: location, location, location. Traditionally, geneticists did not think this principle had much to do … more
Don’t Judge Too Quickly
Some of my favorite commercials are part of the “Don’t Judge Too Quickly” series.
The moral of these commercials: things aren’t necessarily what they seem.
The same could … more
Horizontal Gene Transfer Masquerades as Common Ancestry
Masquerade parties are a lot of fun. Inspiration for costumes comes from all kinds of sources. At these types of gatherings, it’s not unusual to find people dressed up as princesses, soldiers, … more
Evidence Favoring RTB’s Speciation Model
TNRTB Archive - Retained for reference information
A team of European and American conservation biologists has developed the most powerful and comprehensive field evidence to date for a major tenet … more
Plant Defenses
TNRTB Archive - Retained for reference information
German molecular ecologists confirm the declarations in Job and Psalms that God creates life with optimal designs in the ecological relationships … more
Propenal and Propanal
TNRTB Archive - Retained for reference information
The search for an extraterrestrial chemical origin for life has hit another roadblock. American astronomers discovered two additional complex, … more
Mutations Exceed Expectations
by Dr. Hugh Ross assisted by Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez
Ironically, modern "advances" could serve to hasten humanity's demise.
For the first time, geneticists have measured the proportion of harmful … more
Wheat Tells a Story of Beginnings
DNA “fingerprinting” helps with investigations beyond the criminal courtroom. In one recent case, this research technique was applied to the study of agriculture’s origin, and the … more
