cell division – Uncommon Descent

David Coppedge on cell division as another “hurdle for evolution”

Coppedge: The two daughter cells face a massive organization problem. Even though they contain the same DNA code, they will take on separate roles in the cell. This means that the accessibility of genes between the two cells must radically differ.

Cell biology Intelligent Design

The remarkable process of cell division

A classic in design in nature.

Cell biology Intelligent Design

A vid on cell division that should make Darwinians wince

A reader comments: Veritasium says reasonable things until the last 10 seconds when we hear “We will create nanobots able to work better than the natural ones to make molecular repairs to your body.” Honestly, how likely is that. Would anyone prefer an artificial leg to a real one?

Cell biology Intelligent Design

Cellular recycling system gets put on hold while cells divide

Clever little accidents, aren’t they?

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