A Christian Perspective on Synthetic Embryos October 4, 2023 I carry around a lot of valuable life lessons that my high school driver’s ed teacher, Mr. Cunningham, taught us. One is: “Make sure... Biotechnology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Should We Eat Lab-Grown Meat? A Christian Perspective September 20, 2023 It’s the quintessential meat lover’s dish and a holiday favorite, popularized by sportscaster John Madden and Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme. Turducken, a blended word combining turkey, duck,... Biotechnology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Does Homo naledi Undermine the Case for Human Exceptionalism? July 19, 2023 My friend Ken Samples tells me it is one of the greatest stories ever told. It’s the tale of Plato’s Cave. In this allegory, Plato describes a... Human Origins & Anthropology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
The Obstetrics Dilemma and the Design of the Human Birthing Process May 10, 2023 The birth of a child is a marvel to behold. In fact, you might even call it a miracle. Ironically, many skeptics would point to the... Human Origins & Anthropology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Animals Are Intelligent But Are Humans Exceptional? April 12, 2023 I’m an introvert. Attending gatherings with people I don’t know simply sucks the life out of me. The icebreakers that frequently open these gatherings only... Human Origins & Anthropology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Leprosy, Liver Disease, and God’s Goodness April 5, 2023 When I was a student at West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University), I spent afternoons in the weight room and got... Creation Model by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Just-Right RNA Structure Points to Intentional Design March 29, 2023 He is regarded as one of the best catchers to ever play major league baseball, and yet today Yogi Berra may be more well-known... Biochemistry by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Insights about Suppressyn Support Creation Model View of ERVs March 22, 2023 It is perhaps the most remarkable turnaround in human history. Saul of Tarsus, a Pharisee, a Hebrew’s Hebrew, a student of Gamaliel—the one who helped... Evolution by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
LUCA’s Complexity Challenges Evolutionary Origin of Life March 15, 2023 This past Christmas was a lot of fun for Grammy and Poppy as we watched two of our grandkids unwrap their presents. It wasn’t... Origin of Life & Astrobiology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
Why Would a Good God Allow Destructive Hurricanes? December 21, 2022 The images are heartbreaking. Side-by-side satellite photos showing sand dunes where beachfront homes and businesses once stood People in shock wading amidst debris floating in flooded... Geology & Earth by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
A Remarkable Confluence of Genetic Changes Made Humans Exceptional December 7, 2022 As a chemistry major in college and then a biochemistry student in graduate school, I had precious little time to watch TV. There were several... Human Origins & Anthropology by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read
DNA’s Fine-Tuned Structure Minimizes Harmful Tautomers September 28, 2022 I thought I had found the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for Amy. We were dating at the time and I bought her a Gizmo... Biochemistry by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read