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... Publications 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... Publications 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... Publications 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... Publications 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. Publications 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... Publications 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... Publications 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... Publications 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... Blog by Read
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... Blog by Read
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? Blog by Read
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,... Blog by Read