Mutations

Do Mutations Drive Evolution?

In the evolutionary model, mutations are hailed as a dominant mechanism for pond-scum-to-people evolution and provide “proof ” that the Bible’s history about creation is wrong. But are we to trust the ideas of imperfect, fallible men about how we came into existence?

Mutations and New Genetic Information

If new genetic information—required to build eyes where there are none, for example—does not occur in nature, then evolution is stuck in the water. For evolutionists, the solution comes in the form of mutations. The problem is that the only beneficial mutations ever observed do not add new information to the genome.

Mutations in Viruses

This study illustrates the fact that natural selection can operate on a series of mutations and even on other organisms to produce a population change with a noticeably new characteristic. Yet for all that, the result was diversity within a kind.

Mutations Could Help in Finding HIV Vaccine

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has frustrated efforts to create an effective vaccine. Analysis of naturally developed antibodies in a few infected patients, however, has uncovered a pattern in HIV mutations, a pattern that could be the key to developing an HIV vaccine.

Articles About Mutations

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Magazine Article
An Unlikely Masterpiece

July 21, 2024 from Answers Magazine
When it comes to people with disabilities, Christians need to rethink what it means to be “fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Book Chapter
Sickle Cell Anemia and Other “Good” Mutations of Evolution

Feb. 24, 2024 from Essays on Origins: Creation vs. Evolution
The survival of living species depends on its ability to pass on its genetic instructions, from generation to generation, without significant alteration.
Milk-Digestion Gene Disabled, Evolution Proved?

Jan. 1, 2024
“Recent instance of human evolution!” is the cry of evolutionists, who are cheering an analysis of mutations that have led to lactose tolerance in various human populations.
Research Paper
Richard Lenski, E. coli, and the Long-Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE)

July 22, 2022 from Answers in Depth
Did a bacteria colony just prove gain-of-function mutations exist?
Fins to Limbs?

April 7, 2021
How zebrafish mutation guides species to extinction instead of theoretical improvement, despite evolutionary propaganda attempts
Negligent Gene-Editing of Babies and Potential Consequences

June 14, 2019, pp. 73–82
A new study in the journal Nature Medicine revealed a nasty downside to the mutant gene variant of CCR55, which prevents HIV infection.
Is Dark DNA Evolution’s Secret Weapon?

Nov. 1, 2018
Since evolutionists view mutations as the genetic engine driving dramatic transformations, dark DNA could be a source of rapid, extensive evolutionary change.
“Mutations Drive Evolution.”

Sept. 22, 2018 from Refuting Common Evolutionist Claims
Neo-Darwinism offers this basic equation for evolution: mutations + natural selection + millions of years = particles-to-person evolution.
In-Depth Article
One Small Step for DNA, One Giant Leap for Man’s Brain

Jan. 4, 2017 from Answers in Depth
If we share a common ancestor with a chimpanzee, as evolutionists confidently maintain, then how did our brains leap so far ahead in size and capability?
In-Depth Article
Just How Random Are Mutations?

Aug. 18, 2016 from Answers in Depth
Changes to the sequence of nucleotides (e.g., mutations) can alter the genetic information of the organism, which, in turn can alter its physical features
Book Chapter
2.8 Mutation-Selection in Biblical Perspective

March 28, 2016 from Creation: Facts of Life
Mutations are no real help in explaining the origin of species, but they are great for explaining the origin of disease, disease organisms, and birth defects.
Book Chapter
2.5 Mutations, Yes; Evolution, No

March 28, 2016 from Creation: Facts of Life
Contrary to popular opinion, drug resistance in bacteria does not demonstrate evolution.
Magazine Article
Testing the Limits

July 1, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Evolution would require an enormous amount of change. Modern laboratory experiments have tested bacteria’s ability to change. Is this ability truly unlimited?
The Werewolf’s Curse

Oct. 10, 2014
Since ancient times history has recorded legends of people turning into animals, particularly dangerous wolves. Does some truth lurk behind the stories?
In-Depth Article
Hijacking Good Science: Lenski’s Bacteria Support Creation

Aug. 13, 2014 from Answers in Depth
Lenski's long-term evolution experiment does not distinguish between observable limited change and unobservable molecules-to-man evolution.
Selective Switch Toggles Bacterial Traits While “Bacteria Evolve with Predictable Results”

Aug. 26, 2013 from News to Know
Gluttonous bacteria on the fast track compete with biofilm-makers boldly going where bacteria haven’t gone before.
From Bacteria to Giraffes: Adapting Reality to Fantasy

July 13, 2013 from News to Know
What can pink shower scum tell us about the origin of the giraffe’s long neck?
De-Regulation of an Existing Trait

Oct. 6, 2012 from News to Know
Genome analysis confirms “a key evolutionary innovation” is only de-regulation of an existing trait.
Mutated Sense of Taste

March 17, 2012 from News to Know
Many meat-eating mammals have mutated sweet sense.
Scientists Admit Genetic Data Timing Uncertain

March 17, 2012 from News to Know
“The inability to observe past mutation rates means that the timing of events from genetic data remains uncertain,” report Cambridge geneticists.
The Ancient Mega-Clone

Feb. 11, 2012 from News to Know
Models suggest massive Mediterranean meadows are millenary mega-clones.
Mutational Secrets of a Virus

Feb. 4, 2012 from News to Know
Series of mutations said to evolve a “key innovation”
Molecular Time-Travel

Jan. 14, 2012 from News to Know
“Molecular machine’s evolutionary trajectory” is an imaginary marvel.
Link Between Sickle-Cell and Malaria Resolved

Nov. 19, 2011 from News to Know
Mysterious malarial link to sickle-cell mutation resolved