New Research Finds “Junk DNA . . . Some of the Most Powerful Code in Our Genome”

You see, within the evolutionary perspective, our genome developed over billions of years and needs to be stuffed with leftover “junk” amassed over these a few years of mutations and pure choice. Only 2% of our genome codes for proteins, so evolutionists labeled the rest “junk,” assuming it to be nugatory “fossils” leftover from our evolutionary previous. But new research are displaying that’s removed from the reality—and creationists have been saying that for many years!

Even in a damaged world, we count on to see hallmarks of God’s unimaginable design within the complexity of DNA—and we definitely don’t count on 98% to be junk.

As Christians, we consider God created good genomes for every type of creature that he made (together with us). That genome has been corrupted due to the autumn and the results of residing in a sin-cursed world, however even in a damaged world, we count on to see hallmarks of God’s unimaginable design within the complexity of DNA—and we definitely don’t count on 98% to be junk.

Well, a new study confirms that a lot of that 98% is certainly helpful. Rather than coding for proteins, a few of these transposable components (TEs) “act like ‘genetic switches,’ controlling the activity of nearby genes in specific cell types.” In different phrases, that is one more layer of complexity in DNA! And but the examine authors nonetheless give credit score to evolution for this complexity.

The examine gives a mannequin for understanding how “junk” DNA can evolve into regulatory components with necessary organic roles. By tracing the evolution of those sequences and immediately testing their operate, the researchers have demonstrated how historic viral DNA has been co-opted into shaping gene exercise in primates.

It’s necessary to notice that, whereas the examine assumed evolution, it didn’t exhibit “how ancient viral DNA has been co-opted” to be helpful. What the researchers demonstrated utilizing observational science was that this “junk” DNA is definitely helpful. The concept that it got here from historic viruses or was in some way co-opted into one thing helpful by the organism is their perception concerning the previous being utilized to the proof (historic science).

Yes, God’s creation is unimaginable, and science continues to substantiate precisely what we count on beginning with God’s Word.

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for praying,
Ken

This merchandise was written with the help of AiG’s analysis staff.