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Circadian Rhythm and Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

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CIRCADIAN RHYTHM Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs) are unique because they lack a fixed, rigid shape. Unlike most proteins that rely on a specific 3D structure to function, IDPs remain flexible, acting like molecular "hubs" that can bend and interact with many different partners. This flexibility allows them to play a critical role in regulating circadian rhythms—the internal biological clocks that control sleep and activity cycles. Because IDPs do not need a precise shape, they can absorb many genetic mutations over billions of years without losing their core function. While a mutation in a rigid protein would likely destroy it, an IDP can tolerate these changes as long as its general chemical properties remain the same. This ability to remain functional despite significant sequence drift poses a challenge to traditional neo-Darwinian views, which typically suggest that natural selection must constantly prune such mutations to maintain specific structural integrity. ...
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RTB DAPHNE GROUP

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Reasons to Believe (RTB) Daphne Group  RTB is a premier bridge-building ministry that harmonizes science and Scripture. Founded by astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, RTB champions Old Earth Creationism, arguing that the "book of nature" and the Bible are perfectly compatible. ​By utilizing rigorous scientific data—from the Big Bang to fine-tuning—they provide a reasoned defense of the Christian faith. Their mission is to equip believers and engage skeptics through intellectual integrity. We meet First Mondays at Daphne Public Library at 3:30 CST where we Zoom host top Scientists of faith from all over the country. Talks are anounced on the RTB DAPHNE GROUP. You can reach us at our Group site or email me at vmancha@gmail.com  Ph 334 300 2511 Facebook and LinkedIn me at Vaughn Mancha  Reasons to Believe - Home https://share.google/Ael9ZfVC9sFL5PYEe Our RTB group  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cow2E1Xdd/ My CV https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vaughn-mancha-59b9...
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Telescoping Genealogies

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Matthew 1:1 “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham ” The concept of telescoping genealogies in the Bible posits that the genealogies presented in texts like Genesis 5 are not a comprehensive list of every single individual in a lineage. Instead, they highlight key figures while omitting less significant generations. With lifespans of 900 years this time could be substantial. This idea is advanced by Old Earth Creationists (OECs) to reconcile the biblical timeline with scientific evidence indicating an old earth. Evidence Supporting Telescoping in Genesis 5: Comparison with Other Biblical Genealogies: Other genealogies in the Bible, like those found in Chronicles and Matthew, exhibit clear examples of telescoping. This suggests that such a practice was not uncommon in ancient genealogical records. Hebrew Word "Yalad": The Hebrew word translated as "begat" or "fathered" (yalad) can have a broader meaning, encompass...
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Gleason Archer- No Definite Article with Yom

Gleason L. Archer, the director of the NASB bible translation spoke 24 languages at his death.  In  his Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, he points out key details about the creation of "days" in Genesis. He notes that the Hebrew text for the six creative days lacks a definite article. Translations like "the first day" are, he argues, inaccurate. Instead, the original Hebrew reads "day one" and "a second day," continuing this pattern. In Hebrew prose, a definite article usually signifies a definite noun. Its absence here is significant. Archer suggests this grammatical detail indicates these "days" aren't strict 24-hour periods. Rather, their lack of a definite article makes them "well adapted to a sequential pattern" of formation. This allows for understanding the creative "days" as successive stages in God's work, not rigid chronological periods. Expanded Piece on Archer
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Gleason Archer

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Gleason Archer And Old Earth Creationism  Gleason Archer, a renowned scholar of the Old Testament and professor of biblical languages, was a prominent advocate for the inerrancy of Scripture. At his death he was fluent in 24 languages and was the lead translator of the NASB bible. While he upheld a high view of the Bible's authority and truthfulness, he also articulated a perspective on creation that was open to the possibility of an "old earth." His views, primarily detailed in his seminal work A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, navigated the intersection of biblical interpretation and scientific findings.  Here are ten key points that encapsulate Gleason Archer's writings on the Bible and Old-Earth Creationism. First, Archer distinguished between biblical inerrancy and a specific interpretation of the days of Genesis 1. He argued that the Bible is without error in all it affirms, but he did not believe that this required a literal, 24-hour day interpretation fo...
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stretches heavens

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The universe started so small to be invisible. Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Here are 12 Bible verses that mention God stretching apart the heavens: Job 9:8 "He stretches out the north over the void, and hangs the earth on nothing." Psalm 104:2 "Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to live in?" Isaiah 40:22 "He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in." Isaiah 42:5 "Thus says God, the LORD, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it:" Isaiah 44:24 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, "I, the Lord, a...
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Using Google Gemini AI to Genorate Old Earth Creationists Blogs

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I use Google Gemini to generate my blogs. They have a free version but it's not as good as the $20/mt version.
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