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Ann Gauger
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David Klinghoffer
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Stephen C. Meyer
Brian Miller
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Neil Thomas
Jonathan Wells
John G. West
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Ann Gauger

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Ann Gauger
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July 27, 2016
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Computational Sciences
Evolution
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Now You Can Try Stylus, a Computer Model for Protein Evolution, for Yourself

Ann Gauger
July 27, 2016
Computational Sciences, Evolution, Intelligent Design
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The model draws on an amazing insight of Douglas Axe, author of the newly released book Undeniable. Read More ›
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Ann Gauger
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June 17, 2016
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Biology
Genetics
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The Placenta Problem: How Common Descent Fails

Ann Gauger
June 17, 2016
Biology, Genetics
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Philosopher Vincent Torley (and Professor Josh Swamidass) have been trying to persuade me that common descent is the only rational view to affirm. Read More ›
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Ann Gauger
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June 16, 2016
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Biology
Genetics
Zoology
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The Opossum’s Tale: The Torley Saga, Cont.

Ann Gauger
June 16, 2016
Biology, Genetics, Zoology
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I'll make this simple. The evidence for synteny in opossums and chickens is good. Surprised? Read More ›
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Ann Gauger
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June 14, 2016
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Genetics
Human Origins and Anthropology
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Having a BLAST: The Torley Saga, Cont.

Ann Gauger
June 14, 2016
Genetics, Human Origins and Anthropology
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There has been an ongoing discussion between Dr. Vincent Torley, a philosopher, and myself on the subject of pseudogenes, synteny, and common descent. Read More ›
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Ann Gauger
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June 10, 2016
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Evolution
Genetics
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Vincent Torley Thinks I Have Egg on My Face

Ann Gauger
June 10, 2016
Evolution, Genetics
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I didn't expect to be honored by a 7500-word broadside by philosopher Dr. Vincent Torley, assisted by Dr. Josh Swamidass of Washington University. Read More ›
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Ann Gauger
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May 24, 2016
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The Vitellogenin Pseudogene Story: Unequally Yolked

Ann Gauger
May 24, 2016
Evolution, Genetics, Human Origins and Anthropology
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Synteny refers to how well chromosomal sequences from different species align with one another. Read More ›
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Image source: Tom Deerinck and Mark Ellisman, National Center for Imaging and Microscopy Research, University of California at San Diego, via J. Craig Venter Institute.
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Ann Gauger
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March 24, 2016
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Intelligent Design
Technology
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An Engineered “Minimal” Microbe Is Irreducibly Complex, Thus Evidence of Intelligent Design

Ann Gauger
March 24, 2016
Intelligent Design, Technology
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Where did the first cell come from? As this research prompts us to recall, it's a chicken-and-egg problem. Read More ›
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Photo: Atheist Lawrence Krauss and Christian theistic evolution Denis Lamoureux (r.) team up in a debate against Stephen Meyer, via Wycliffe College, University of Toronto (screen shot). 
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Ann Gauger
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March 21, 2016
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How Not to Debate — Lawrence Krauss in Toronto

Ann Gauger
March 21, 2016
Evolution, Intelligent Design
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When someone opens what should be a scholarly debate with name-calling, innuendo, and accusations of dishonesty, it's hard to respect that person. Read More ›

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