Posted on 27 September 2024
Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) have long been touted as evidence for evolution, with their presence in the human genome being considered part of the so-called "junk DNA." ERVs are short DNA sequences that make up about 5% of our DNA or approximately 10% of the total …
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Posted on 27 September 2024
Male nipples have long been a topic of discussion when it comes to the theory of evolution. Critics argue that if humans were created by an intelligent designer, why would males possess nipples since they do not serve any purpose for them? In this article …
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Posted on 25 September 2024
Junk DNA, once hailed as evidence for evolution, is now facing increasing challenges to its status. Recent research has shown that these so-called "useless" stretches of DNA may actually have important functions. This article will explore the concept of junk DNA and how …
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Posted on 22 September 2024
In recent years, there has been a rise in attacks on the creation movement as it gains effectiveness. One such attack is a book by renowned evolutionary fossil expert Niles Eldredge titled "The Triumph of Evolution: The failure of creationism." In this …
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Posted on 20 September 2024
By Richard Wilkinson
Introduction
In this article, we will examine the claim that the appendix is a vestigial organ, meaning it no longer serves a purpose in humans. This argument has been used to support the theory of evolution, suggesting that the appendix is …
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Posted on 15 September 2024
Pseudogenes are often referred to as non-functional DNA and regarded as junk. However, recent scientific research challenges this notion and suggests that many pseudogenes may have important functions. While it is true that pseudogenes do not express RNA or protein like normal genes, the absence of …
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Posted on 29 August 2024
Vestigial organs are often cited as evidence for evolution, suggesting that these organs have lost their original function over time. However, it is important to note that it is not possible to definitively prove that an organ is completely useless, as new functions may …
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Posted on 16 August 2024
By John Woodmorappe
The panda's unique forelimb arrangement, which includes an enlarged wristbone often referred to as the "panda's thumb," has been a topic of debate among evolutionists. They argue that this arrangement is evidence …
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Posted on 23 July 2024
Pseudogenes have long been regarded as disabled copies of genes, serving as evidence for shared evolutionary ancestry. However, a closer examination reveals that the similarities between pseudogenes of related organisms are not as significant as originally believed. In fact, dissimilarities between orthologous pseudogenes can be just …
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Posted on 14 July 2024
The appendix has long been considered a vestigial organ, used as evidence against a designer and in favor of evolution. However, over the past few decades, functions have been discovered for most of the organs listed as vestigial or rudimentary. This has caused many biologists to be cautious about …
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Posted on 13 July 2024
Horses and camels are known for their fast running abilities, which are made possible by their energy-efficient bodies. One crucial component of this efficiency is the presence of elastic tendons that stretch and recoil, allowing these animals to "bounce" along the ground like …
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