Genetic Code

The Genetic Code: Optimized for Resource Conservation

February 24, 2021

It is rare to hear this bit of sound advice today, given we live in a throwaway society. But growing up, I often witnessed...

Biochemistry

by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

Origin and Design of the Genetic Code: A One-Two Punch for Creation

October 23, 2019

True confession: I am a sports talk junkie. It has gotten so bad that sometimes I would rather listen to people talk about the...

Biochemistry

by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

New Insights into Genetic Code Optimization Signal Creator’s Handiwork

October 16, 2019

I knew my career as a baseball player would be short-lived when, as a thirteen-year-old, I made the transition from Little League to the...

Biochemistry

by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

The Optimal Design of the Genetic Code

October 3, 2018

In his classic work, Natural Theology, William Paley surveyed a range of biological systems, highlighting their similarities to human-made designs. Paley noticed that human...

Biochemistry

by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read

Mitochondria’s Deviant Genetic Code: Evolution or Creation?

April 11, 2018

Before joining Reasons to Believe, I worked for nearly a decade in research and development (R&D) for a Fortune 500 company. During my tenure,...

Biochemistry

by Fazale “Fuz” Rana Read