Biotechnology

A Theology for Synthetic Biology, Part 2 (of 2)

January 30, 2012

With the creation of artificial life in the lab on the horizon, many people—Christians in particular—are asking if synthetic biology is a safe and...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

TNRTB Classic: Cell Blueprints

January 26, 2012

A few days ago I asserted that the creation of artificial life in the laboratory demonstrates that the genesis of life requires the work...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

A Theology for Synthetic Biology, Part 1 (of 2)

January 22, 2012

It’s just a matter of time before synthetic biologists create artificial life in the lab. This endeavor causes many Christians concern and raises a...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

TNRTB Classic: The Top-Down Approach to Artificial Life

November 17, 2011

Earlier this week, I wrote about recent advances in the creation of artificial cells from the bottom-up. Researchers have also made significant progress in...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

Artificial Life: Ready or Not Here It Comes

November 14, 2011

A number of scientists are trying to create life in the lab, specifically artificial cells.

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

Viral-Binding Protein Design Makes the Case for Intelligent Design Sick! (as in cool)

June 29, 2011

Nobody likes getting the flu. In fact, the influenza virus represents a serious health challenge. For most people it causes a few days of...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

The Blueprint for an Artificial Cell

March 30, 2011

It isn’t such a good idea to try to build a house without a set of blueprints to guide the construction. The same goes...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

Automated Synthesis of Sugars Sweetens the Case for Intelligent Design

March 2, 2011

When it comes to sugars, most people want to find ways to break them down. But there are a few scientists who want to...

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by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Creating Life in the Lab

February 4, 2011

Last October, the church-sponsored small group my husband and I belong to welcomed two children into the world. I crocheted blankets for these latest...

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The “Best Of” Post: So It’s Come to This

October 15, 2010

That’s what people will likely say when I finally creep out of the 10’ x 15’ foot cave* (my office) I’ve been held up...

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New Research Suggests Latent “Superpowers”

August 6, 2010

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Invisibility? The ability to fly? Have stretchy limbs? How ‘bout heal yourself?

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Matters of the Heart

July 23, 2010

There are certain things that come with being a part of a large extended family—particularly one that is close, geographically and otherwise. For instance,...

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