Dr. Alan Gillen
Latest Articles by Dr. Alan Gillen
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March 12, 2018 from The Genesis of Germs
Effects of horizontal gene transfer, seen from the viewpoint of diversity analysis of bacterial lineages, may seem a rather abstruse topic. Yet horizontal gene transfer among bacteria usually has immediate, practical effects on human health.
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Feb. 22, 2018 from The Genesis of Germs
Since bacteria can add information, could this process be used as evidence for evolution? The answer is no. Evolutionists may argue that this is acquiring information, but the acquisition of small DNA segments is still leading to disease.
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Feb. 7, 2018 from The Genesis of Germs
According to Genesis, everything was not only good as God pronounced it to be, but He pronounced it very good. Therefore, it is evident that disease has no origin in the beginning; furthermore, disease itself was not created, because that would not be consistent with God’s nature and the perfect creation.
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July 19, 2017 from Answers in Depth
We read in Genesis 1:31 that God made everything “very good.” If everything that God made was good, where did Giardia come from?
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Jan. 25, 2017 from Answers in Depth
The emphasis of this article is to explain some of the “very good” design and purpose of Staphylococci and other good, beneficial bacteria of the nose.
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Semi-TechnicalThe Design of the Mosquito and Its DangersAug. 11, 2016 from Answers in Depth
If everything that God made was good, where did disease-causing mosquitoes come from? What is the origin of mosquito-borne diseases?
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Semi-Technical Research PaperThe Signature of God in Medicine and MicrobiologyMarch 16, 2016 from Answers in Depth
The molecular complexities of staphylococci mechanisms indicate the signature of a divine Designer who has placed his signature on his art piece, staphylococci.
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Semi-Technical Research PaperSuper Staph in the Community: Is It Evolving?Oct. 22, 2015 from Answers in Depth
Is Community-associated (CA)-MRSA “evolution in action”? Microbiology research based on creation provides some answers to its emerging dominance in the USA.
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Technical Research PaperThe Genesis and Emergence of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA): An Example of Evolution in Action?Oct. 14, 2015 from Answers Research Journal
We have seen a changing profile from HA-MRSA to CA-MRSA. This is potentially dangerous because the new strains are more virulent and aggressive.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterBeneficial Aspects of BacteriaAug. 14, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
Putrefying meat with its disagreeable appearance and foul odor is disgusting, but realize the vital importance of the rotting process.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterLife’s Extremists: An Introduction to ArchaeaAug. 7, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
The scientific community was shocked in the late 1970s by the discovery of an entirely new group of organisms—the Archaea.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterBacteria in a Fallen WorldAug. 1, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
Pasteur and Lister had provided evidence that bacteria caused disease, but couldn't provide the conclusive evidence needed to prove the developing theory.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterBacteria Survival and GrowthJuly 24, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
In a pure culture growing in a liquid medium, we find that the development and decline of bacterial populations follow a definite, predictable course.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterBacteria StructureJuly 17, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
The basic elements of bacterial anatomy include (1) the cell wall and (2) the inner cell body, or cytoplasm.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterBeneficial BacteriaJuly 10, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
Bacteria are prokaryotes and among the most abundant organisms on earth. The vast majority play a positive role in nature.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterIs Antibiotic Resistance Proof of Evolution?July 3, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most important topics that a beginning biology student going into medicine should learn and understand.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterMicrobes by Design, Example 2, Serratia marcescensJune 26, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
Another example of design which can be seen in the microbial world is the production of a blood-red pigment made by Serratia marcescens.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterBacterial Flagella—Icon of the Intelligent Design MovementJune 19, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
There are many extraordinary examples of design in the microbial world. In this chapter, two examples are given.
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Semi-Technical Book ChapterMicrobes by DesignMay 29, 2015 from The Genesis of Germs
This book will describe designed structures and purposeful functions in microorganisms, explain the origin of disease, and showcase Bible-believing scientists.
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May 14, 2015 from Answers in Depth
Fleas are considered a nuisance. How can they be explained as a part of God’s very good creation?
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Semi-Technical Research PaperThe Wonderfully Made Design of the Skin and Its MicrobiomeJuly 16, 2014 from Answers in Depth
Microbes live in a mutualistic relationship with the human body, make up the human microbiome, and play a role in our health by modulating the immune system.
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Semi-Technical Research PaperOur Impressive Immune System: More Than a DefenseJan. 15, 2014 from Answers in Depth
There were no pathogens, parasites, or disease prior the Fall and subsequent Curse, so the immune system may have functioned differently in that world.
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Technical Research PaperThe Genesis of MalariaJune 19, 2013 from Answers in Depth
Microbiology and parasitology research based on the creation paradigm appears to provide some answers puzzling questions.
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Research PaperAntony van Leeuwenhoek: Creation “Magnified” Through His Magnificent MicroscopesAug. 15, 2012 from Answers in Depth
Although van Leeuwenhoek was not the inventor of the microscope, he advanced it more than anyone else for seeing living things.
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