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“Poor Design”? Actually, the Human Body Is Amazing; Here’s Why

If someone suggests that a coherent, interdependent system of systems arose by chance, they’ll need to back that up with a detailed engineering analysis. Read More ›
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Laufmann: Billions of Ways to Die! 

Engineer Steve Laufmann explains a basic reality that evolutionary biologists overlook. Read More ›
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Is Information the Future of Biology and Medicine?

University of Washington’s Georg Seelig wants to “design molecules” and “write genetic information.” Read More ›
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Listen: Demonizers and Dehumanizers

John West urges supporters of vaccinations to meet the other side not with insults but with reasoned discourse and scientific evidence. Read More ›
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Why We Will Never Control Medical Costs

The purposes of medicine are expanding rapidly beyond treating actual illnesses/injuries and promoting wellness. Read More ›
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Are Transplant Doctors Causing Brain Death?

A new and highly problematic means of obtaining organs is pushing the boundaries of the “dead donor rule." Read More ›
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Dr. Michael Egnor: “Operating on Healthy Bodies Defies Surgical Ethics”

"A well-performed operation is still malpractice (or even assault) if it is not done for valid medical reasons." Read More ›
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Egnor: Why More Sex Change Medicine for Teens in U.S. than Europe?

One factor in the difference between the United States and Europe may be less accurate information in the United States. Read More ›
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“Anything Goes” Reproduction Gathers Steam

Medicine isn’t just about curing illness anymore. It is also a resource facilitating lifestyle enablement and the fulfillment of subjective personal desires. Read More ›
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“Thank You for Waiting. The Doctor Will Kill You Now…”

Canada has some of the most permissive euthanasia laws in the world and allows people with disabilities to be killed on request. Read More ›

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