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Darwinism Ecology Epigenetics Intelligent Design

Epigenetics: Pollution effects persist for many generations in water fleas

Well, that’s revealing, isn’t it? The evolutionary biologist admits that epigenetics is controversial, not because it can’t be demonstrated (it can) but because it provides competition for “traditional Darwinian inheritance.”

Posted on February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 Author News Comments(2)
Ecology Evolution Intelligent Design

Beetle larvae (“superworms”) can survive on waste plastic

Recent evolution? Maybe. Doesn’t sound as though much evolution is needed, actually. Later in the article, it is suggested that the required enzymes may have existed for some time (that is, the plastic is what’s new).

Posted on March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 Author News Comment(1)
Ecology Genetics Human evolution Intelligent Design

Are synthetic chemicals altering the fabric of our bodies?

It’s certainly worth reflecting on: It’s fair to say that PCBs and fluorocarbons have altered the biochemical composition of the food web and the interior of the human body, and in the case of the PFASs, the water we drink. (Some PFASs can even fall with rain.) These have been swift, sweeping changes over the Read More…

Posted on January 7, 2019 Author News Comment(1)

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