DNA Expresses Design | Be Fruitful and Multiply

Join biochemist Fazale “Fuz” Rana and astrophysicist Jeff Zweerink as they discuss discoveries with theological and philosophical implications that point to the reality of God’s existence. DNA’s structure reveals remarkable features that point to a Creator’s role in life’s design. Likewise, the cellular machinery that accesses DNA’s stored information reflects intentional design. In this episode, biochemist Fuz Rana discusses the latest insights about enhancer control of gene expression and how these advances strengthen the case for a Creator. Although “mommy brain” (mental fog) seems like a common phenomenon during pregnancy and the months after, few scientific studies have investigated the long-term effects of pregnancy on mental health. Jeff Zweerink explains a recent large-scale study showing that pregnancy and breastfeeding are associated with better postmenopausal cognitive health, including lower rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. For Christians, results like these echo the wisdom of the biblical vision of fruitfulness, reflected in God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply.” LINKS AND RESOURCES:  Genetic Factors Mediating Long-Range Enhancer-Promoter Communication in Mammalian Development Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Are Associated With Less Later-Life Cognitive Decline in a Longitudinal, Prospective Cohort