TEs: Genomic Parasites or Engineered Design?

Posted on: 07 August 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]

TEs: Genomic Parasites or Engineered Design?

In this video, Richard introduces an article about transposable elements (TEs), which is a term given to sections of DNA that are able to change their position in the overall genetic infrastructure, and are sometimes known as 'jumping genes'. They form a substantial parft of the genetic code. Evolutionary theory has suggested that these were introduced as 'parasites' and then later developed a useful function. As more is discovered, it becomes increasingly apparent that these are in fact very complex in the way they function and can only reasonably be the product of intelligent design. If they are designed, then there has to be a designer, and this inevitably points us to the God of the Bible. Richard concludes by encouraging us to acknowledge God and to get into a right relationship with Him.

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