The basic structure of proteins is quite simple: they are formed by hooking together in a chain discrete subunits called amino acids. Michael Behe acidaminobasic Change image and share on social
In the 19th century the anatomy of the eye was known in great detail and the sophisticated mechanisms it employs to deliver an accurate picture of the outside world astounded everyone who was familiar with them. Michael Behe 19thaccurateanatomy share on social
It is a shock to us in the twentieth century to discover, from observations science has made, that the fundamental mechanisms of life cannot be ascribed to natural selection, and therefore were designed. But we must deal with our shock as best we can and go on. Michael Behe ascribecenturydeal share on social
Biology has progressed tremendously due to the model that Darwin put forth. But the black boxes Darwin accepted are now being opened, and our view of the world is again being shaken. Michael Behe acceptbiologyblack Change image and share on social
It was a shock to people of the nineteenth century when they discovered, from observations science had made, that many features of the biological world could be ascribed to the elegant principle of natural selection. Michael Behe ascribebiologicalcentury share on social
Although Darwin was able to persuade much of the world that a modern eye could be produced gradually from a much simpler structure, he did not even attempt to explain how the simple light sensitive spot that was his starting point actually worked. Michael Behe attemptdarwinexplain share on social
It was only about sixty years ago that the expansion of the universe was first observed. Michael Behe agoexpansionobserve Change image and share on social
A man from a primitive culture who sees an automobile might guess that it was powered by the wind or by an antelope hidden under the car, but when he opens up the hood and sees the engine he immediately realizes that it was designed. Michael Behe antelopeautomobilecar share on social
Since natural selection requires a function to select, an irreducibly complex biological system, if there is such a thing, would have to arise as an integrated unit for natural selection to have anything to act on. Michael Behe actarisebiological share on social
Throughout history there have been many other examples, similar to that of Haeckel, Huxley and the cell, where a key piece of a particular scientific puzzle was beyond the understanding of the age. Michael Behe agecellexample Change image and share on social