Forrest and Paul Gross have another article titled "Biochemistry by
Design" in TRENDS in Biochemical Sciences Vol.32 No.7 2007
Creationists are attempting to use biochemistry to win acceptance for
their doctrine in the public mind and especially in state-funded
schools. Biochemist Michael Behe is a major figure in this effort. His
contention that certain cellular structures and biochemical processes
- bacterial flagella, the blood-clotting cascade and the vertebrate
immune system – cannot be the products of evolution has generated
vigorous opposition from fellow scientists, many of whom have refuted
Behe's claims. Yet, despite these refutations and a decisive defeat in
a US federal court case, Behe and his associates at the Discovery
Institute continue to cultivate American supporters. They are also
stepping up their efforts abroad and, worryingly, have achieved some
success.
Should biochemists (and other scientists) be concerned? We think they
should be.
Quite a good article.
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