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Science Corner: A Flock of Sea Scrolls

June 10, 2020 by Andy Walsh No Comments

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Before they were one of the most famous archaeological discoveries (and narratives), the Dead Sea Scrolls were so many unsuspecting sheep, goats, and cows.

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Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: Dead Sea Scrolls, genetics, phylogenetics, science, science corner

Science Corner: The Skinny on Genes

September 4, 2019 by Andy Walsh No Comments

photo of paired columns with banding patterns reminiscent of chromosomes

Biology is not fully reducible to genetics, and behavior is not fully reducible to biology. I’ve found myself using that adage more often in conversation, so I thought perhaps it would be helpful to mention and unpack here. As far as I know, that particular phrasing is mine, but the sentiment I believe is fairly […]

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice, Science and Faith Tagged With: genetics, homosexuality, science, science corner, sexual orientation

Science Corner: I-9, Two Forms of Identification, and Your Genome

March 15, 2017 by Andy Walsh No Comments

Photo of a hand composited to show it holding a twisted ladder DNA schematic.

We believe we could use our time and money so much more efficiently if we only knew from day one which people will be loyal friends, productive employees, or healthy patients.

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Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: forgiveness, genetics, genome, privacy, redemption, science, science corner

Science Corner: Designer Genes

August 10, 2016 by Andy Walsh 2 Comments

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It’s been a busy week in the world of applied biology.

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Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: biology, genetic modification, genetics, science, science corner, zika

Science Corner: SAT, GRE… DNA?

October 8, 2014 by Andy Walsh 2 Comments

I imagine this study of the genetic contribution to academic achievement will be of interest to many in higher education. As I see it, there are actually two related but distinct takeaways from this research. The first is that academic achievement (as measured by a standardized university entrance test; insert all the necessary caveats) is […]

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Filed Under: Christ and the Academy, Science Tagged With: achievement, genetics, intelligence, science corner

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