The group’s sentiment leans toward acknowledging the scientific findings, as seen in comments praising Schweitzer's work, while some dismiss the significance or misrepresent details, evident in critiques calling the research 'fanfic' or questioning the preservation mechanisms. The tone fluctuates between respectful curiosity and dismissive skepticism, illustrating a dynamic debate over the implications and validity of the study.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions recognize the validity of Schweitzer's findings on soft tissue preservation involving iron and oxygen chemistry, though some dismiss or criticize the interpretations made.
InterestHigh interest
There is high interest among participants, reflected in numerous comments emphasizing the significance of the research and discussing mechanisms of fossil preservation.
EngagementModerate engagement
Comments vary from superficial dismissals to detailed clarifications about the science, indicating moderate engagement with the content.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions suggest that the research influences views on fossilization and Earth’s history, but some dismiss it as having limited real-world impact or as ideological debate.
Abstract in brief
The study finds that iron particles, particularly goethite, are involved in preserving soft tissues in Mesozoic dinosaur fossils, which current models can't fully explain.
Iron chelators increase the detectability of preserved proteins, indicating that iron both helps preserve and potentially masks these proteins in fossil tissues.
Experiments with ostrich blood reveal that hemoglobin and oxygen interactions, especially under hypoxic conditions, significantly enhance tissue stability and preservation over time, highlighting a role for oxygen-iron chemistry in soft tissue fossilization.
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@ColibriNoctis @DoubleDumas @DingodileSaurus @LastName437 @WondersNorbit @Vapyd0fficial @autocorrect2_0 Ah. More fanfic.
No, Schweitzer led the research into the way iron preserved the proteins’ structure. This story doesn’t need your conspiracy theories to be interesting. https://t.co/zvCePh0XWz
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No Such Thing as Too Many Cycles
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@abrennan006 @TristramLennard @ei9iw @StevenDJBaumann @DB_Grimwalker @ScientiaPercept @KitemanArgues @Mogleeone @odktiger @rkdoctr Except in certain exceptional conditions as outlined here
https://t.co/QdFuJdcXPY
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AntiChrist AntiGod Anti Holy Ghost AntiMuhammed
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A role for iron and oxygen chemistry
in preserving soft tissues, cells and
molecules from deep time
https://t.co/9FdpsnXiH8
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@beijingrob16 @couldbeworse01 @AwaitChrist Here's the work she did.
Notice the title.
https://t.co/pV1LGE64Bo
This video explores how iron particles, especially goethite, and oxygen interactions play a crucial role in preserving soft tissues in dinosaur fossils, revealing insights into molecular preservation over millions of…
This study explores how iron particles, especially goethite, contribute to soft tissue preservation in Mesozoic dinosaur fossils, highlighting oxygen-iron chemistry's role in fossilization and protein stability. Iron…
@DrFisura @DeeWaynee94 @AiG You’re not questioning science-you’re just repeating something you don’t understand.
Collagen wasn’t “preserved” like leftovers. It fossilized under rare, iron-rich conditions. That’s been studied, published, and explained.
@NotEvolution1 You obviously did’t read her findings, in its entirety.
That’s typical for you idiots, who get your views of science from Christian apologetics ministries.
https://t.co/PKGvfpjzDl
@ColibriNoctis @DoubleDumas @DingodileSaurus @LastName437 @WondersNorbit @Vapyd0fficial @autocorrect2_0 Ah. More fanfic.
No, Schweitzer led the research into the way iron preserved the proteins’ structure. This story doesn’t need your conspiracy theories to be interesting. https://t.co/zvCePh0XWz
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@ThatF_ckinGuy @JerLeff @GarrBoo @marcus1258 @wendelltalks 3/ Already answered. This is achieved by measuring the decay of radioactive isotopes found in the Earths crust, & meteorites left over from the formation of the Solar System.
Here, open access to no excuses for not reading in full
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https://t.co/O360MWkmGu
@EMaxwell56 @ICRscience Is more recent than that paper.
Indeed, DNA degrades UNLESS is preserved by a mechanism reducing its degradation.
No magic needed.
https://t.co/Sg7Ipdf2Y9
https://t.co/qm80j5hjVB
@creationnews Yes, it can be preserved:
https://t.co/Sg7IpdwDPH
Fossilization is slow in nature. Do not conflate concretion with permineralization.
To replace bone for minerals in few centuries, you need to show a natural process that could do that. Do the research and publish it. Until then.
@darkbirdwhisper @RealBrysonGray There is a working hypothesis that has been tested regarding long term preservation of soft tissues, which are usually anything that isn't bone. https://t.co/wrNlpzYH2W
@nutriweh The initial discovery of soft tissue in dinosaurs is here
https://t.co/H8PKu2o28I
I can provide other citations of later discoveries if you wish.
Mechanisms of preservation are explained here:
https://t.co/JVC4wcdghG
https://t.co/8NIPcIuuaW
https://t.co/jo2Ucxvimm
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How old do you think the earth is?
What about the universe?
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Here is the paper by Mary Schweitzer on preservation of soft tissues, do tell me how the scientist is right when they agree with you but wrong when they don't.
@AnAmeri63598034 @bugden_david @thehill https://t.co/SMHMeJyMgz Someone else mentioned soft tissue, but what they actually found were "fragments of proteins." https://t.co/A3KaR1tapY They found "iron particles associated with soft tissue." BTW, Schweitzer isn't a creationist. Funny how you cherry pick the science.
@Patrios1776 The Chattanooga black shale enigma there isn't one only in the minds of ICR!
Polystrate is not an issue either again except in the mind of ICR: https://t.co/GtbrKJPWAL
Cambrian no puzzle there what so ever.
likewise soft tissue.
https://t.co/Ll2eGrg85b
@abrennan006 @TristramLennard @ei9iw @StevenDJBaumann @DB_Grimwalker @ScientiaPercept @KitemanArgues @Mogleeone @odktiger @rkdoctr Except in certain exceptional conditions as outlined here
https://t.co/QdFuJdcXPY
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@MikeBravoYanky Mary Schweitzer noticed that there were iron nanoparticles inbedded in the fossil, and conducted experiments showing their preservative properties https://t.co/9UDP2xDp8W it is preservation that is the issue, not age
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