The whole "sand shaking around" analogy is not really applicable to evolution, its more like a "proof" that living things in general cannot exist. It reminded me of the way that all of our life processes are ultimately composed of incalculable numbers of molecules vibrating and zipping around...
Science and religion are completely different. You simply cannot compare them.
I have never understood why anyone would see any sort of conflict between them. I am captivated by biology and just finished an internship at the National Human Genome Research Institute. I am also a Christian...
It is a sign of the rampant scientific illiteracy in this country that the creationists, drumming up their false controversey, have managed to convince 20% of the population that there actually is some kind of debate.
Dont mean to interrupt, but here is my own take.
While I consider myself a Christian, I think long and hard about what it is I believe and do not automatically accept what I am told. If something does not make sense, I simply cannot accept it. In MY opinion, hell does not truly exist. It...
I doubt this will change anything with politicians. Scientific illiteracy is rampant in their ranks.
I read about this technique a while ago and I have been shocked that it has not recieved more press. I want to go into genetic research and know a good deal about the promise and problems...
I have a strong background in developmental biology, evolutionary biology, and genetics, and I hope I can contribute.
As for the kid, most gross body part duplications in humans (and animals outside the laboratory) are due to cell signaling mishaps in the early embryo rather than genetic...
I dont want this to degenerate into some kind of immature argument. Lets give him what he wants: hard facts and rational arguments. That should be enough to convince any rational person, shouldn't it?
A good place to start is looking at genetic and protein evidence. It is known, from...
There is an effective limit on the size of terrestrial animals with exoskeletons. The weight of an animal is proportional to its volume, and volume increases with the cube of size. The amount of supporting exoskeleton is proportional to the square of size. The weight increases much more...
Barring some kind of revolutionary discovery in physics or cosmology, it seems pretty clear (and has been for about a decade or two now) that the age of the solar system is between 4.5 and 5 billion years and the age of the universe is between 10 and 15 billion years. Pretty much no one who...
Thanks!
Here is an article about a 5 year old with the condition
http://www.general-anaesthesia.com/congenital-insensitivity/nopain.html
I was actually just a bit wrong... apparently the disease impairs temperature perception as well.
Hey. I'm new here. I saw this thread and I happen to know something that I think will shed some light on this topic.
There are people who, due to a genetic mutation, are born without any pain receptors. All other sensations are normal, but they never hurt when their bodies are damaged...