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
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
By irreducibly complex I mean a single system composed of several well-matched, interacting parts that contribute to the basic function, wherein the removal of any one of the parts causes the system to effectively cease functioning. Michael Behe basicceasecomplex share on social
In order to say that some function is understood, every relevant step in the process must be elucidated. Michael Behe elucidatefunctionorder Change image and 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 is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural. Michael Behe avoidconclusionscience Change image and share on social
But sequence comparisons simply can't account for the development of complex biochemical systems any more than Darwin's comparison of simple and complex eyes told him how vision worked. Michael Behe accountbiochemicalcomparison Change image and 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
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
