ID the Future Intelligent Design, Evolution, and Science Podcast
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Ann Gauger

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Inside the Cell: DNA as a Library

On this episode of ID the Future, CSC Senior Fellow Ann Gauger discusses the library of the cell. She delves into transcription and translation and the speed with which these processes take place. Listen in to learn more about the workings of the cell!

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How Chimps and Humans are Different, Pt. 4: Anatomy and Behavior

On this episode of ID the Future, Ann Gauger discusses physiological, anatomical, cultural and behavioral differences between humans and chimpanzees.How long would it take to acquire needed mutations by Darwinian mechanisms? Much, much longer than the available timeframe, says Dr. Gauger.

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How Chimps and Humans are Different, Pt. 3: Non-Coding DNA

On this episode of ID the Future, Ann Gauger discusses so-called “junk” DNA. She explains species-specific mobile genetic elements and how our DNA is used. Listen in to learn about our computer-like genome!

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How Chimps and Humans are Different, Pt. 2: Human-Specific Genes

“We don’t splice our DNA the same way chimps do,” says Dr. Ann Gauger. On this episode of ID the Future, she discusses human and chimpanzee genomes. Did you know that one stretch of DNA can code for multiple proteins? Listen in to learn more about how your DNA is different, and is expressed differently, than chimps!

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How Chimps and Humans are Different, Pt. 1: The Genome

Ann Gauger discusses the common claim that humans and chimpanzees share 99% of their DNA. This figure is outdated and that scientists now acknowledge the similarity is less than previously reported. Newer research points to greater differences. Key Topics Gauger challenges the widely reported 99% similarity between human and chimpanzee genomes, explaining that more comprehensive analyses reveal greater genetic differences. Dr. Gauger provides clear explanations of genetic terminology and sequencing methods to help listeners understand the complexities behind genome comparisons. Summary of episode via Perplexity.ai.

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Is Cancer Evolution an Intelligent Design Killer? Pt 2

On this episode of ID the Future, Ann Gauger answers Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass’ arguments against design. Here, she addresses his points that cancer “regularly exhibits convergence at a molecular level” and “all the mathematical machinery of neutral theory works so well.”

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Is Cancer Evolution an Intelligent Design Killer? Pt 1

On this episode of ID the Future, Ann Gauger answers Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass’ arguments against design. Here, she explains mutation and selection in cancer, and discusses whether or not “cancer regularly innovates with proteins of novel function.”

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Ann Gauger: Intelligent Design in the Laboratory

On this episode of ID the Future, Sarah Chaffee interviews Ann Gauger about intelligent design laboratory research. Dr. Gauger explains several key projects, including Behe’s review of peer-reviewed work on bacteria and viruses, Biologic’s work with proteins and enzymes, and how these impact the evolution debate.

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ID Inquiry: Ann Gauger on Antibiotic Resistance

On this episode of ID the Future, hear an episode of our ID The Future segment ID Inquiry, in which ID scientists and scholars answer your questions about intelligent design and evolution. Tune in to this episode as Dr. Ann Gauger discusses evolution and antibiotic resistance.

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Dr. Ann Gauger: Darwin Day 2016

On this episode of ID the Future, Tod Butterfield interviews Ann Gauger about her observations on Darwin Day 2016, which she calls “an occasion to reflect on other people’s thoughts about unintelligent design.” Listen in as Dr. Gauger discusses her recent article on the subject that responds to the arguments of Darwin’s more aggressive followers.

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