Anjeanette Roberts


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Biology

Anjeanette “AJ” Roberts is a molecular biologist who writes and lectures about the harmony between science and the Christian faith. She completed her PhD in molecular and cell biology at the University of Pennsylvania and conducted postdoctoral research in viral pathogenesis and “proof-of-concept” vaccine studies at Yale University. She spent two years in Samara, Russia, in Christian mission work and public health lecturing. She has also served as a research scholar for Reasons to Believe, developing a variety of influential resources on science and the Christian faith.

Most Popular Works

A curated selection of this scholar’s most widely engaged work with Reasons to Believe.

  • Thinking About Evolution

    Molecular biologist Anjeanette “AJ” Roberts, biochemist Fazale Rana, paleoanthropologist Sue Dykes, and analytical philosopher Mark Perez guide us to a place where, once again, we can fearlessly embrace curiosity.

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  • Building Bridges

    It is common to encounter people of various religious backgrounds. As Christians, we want the people we meet to understand why we believe Christianity is true. Keep reading to learn how to use science as a bridge-builder!

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  • Is the Human Genome Complete?

    We’ve mapped the human genome—but not completely. Molecular biologist AJ Roberts reveals what’s still missing and why that gap matters for gene editing, ethics, and the Christian view of humanity.

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  • Should We Redefine Life to Include Viruses?

    Are viruses alive? It’s not as simple as it sounds. A molecular biologist reveals why redefining life matters—and how the debate impacts origins, purpose, and the case for a Creator.

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  • Are Viruses Clever?

    Are viruses “clever”? A molecular biologist explores why we use human-like language to describe microbes—and how this reveals deeper truths about purpose, design, and our longing for meaning and a Creator.

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Top Resources

Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.

  • Life

    Author: Guest Writer

    COVID Pandemic: God’s Fault or Ours?

    Explore how human stewardship failures, not God, underlie COVID-19. Learn scientific insights on preventing future pandemics through caring for creation. Read More

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  • The Bible

    Author: Guest Writer

    Mosaic Eve: Mother of All (Part 2)

    Explore the Mosaic Eve hypothesis integrating genetics and Scripture to explain early human diversity from a single founding pair. Read More

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  • The Bible

    Author: Guest Writer

    Mosaic Eve: Mother of All (Part 1)

    Explores a concordist old-earth creationist model for human origins, integrating biblical revelation with genetics and population modeling. Read More

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  • Beliefs and Values

    Author: Guest Writer

    A Measles-Free Future

    Explore how measles vaccination saves lives and the goal of global eradication despite misinformation challenges. Read More

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  • Human Tools and Technology

    Author: Guest Writer

    Creating HIV-Resistant Humans: What Could Go Wrong?

    Explore the ethical, scientific, and technical challenges of CRISPR gene-editing in human embryos, emphasizing caution and responsibility. Read More

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  • Evolution

    Author: Guest Writer

    What’s a Hemimastigote Got to Do with Progressive Creationism?

    Discover how hemimastigotes, a newly identified eukaryote lineage, inform the dialogue between progressive creationism and evolutionary biology. Read More

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