This collection of social discussions shows a mix of curiosity and skepticism, with posts referencing gene duplication, mutations, and evolutionary examples like antifreeze proteins, indicating that the research has sparked interest and deeper engagement among participants but remains part of ongoing scientific and philosophical debates.
AgreementNeither agree nor disagree
Most discussions express a neutral stance, acknowledging the scientific findings but also involving skepticism or requests for evidence, indicating a lack of strong consensus.
InterestModerate interest
The discussions demonstrate moderate curiosity about the research, with some participants showing eagerness to understand the evidence and implications.
EngagementModerate engagement
People actively respond, ask questions, and reference related examples like gene duplication and mutation, indicating thoughtful engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The conversations highlight that the research triggers meaningful debate about evolutionary mechanisms, although it hasn't caused widespread paradigm shifts or definitive conclusions.
Abstract in brief
The antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs) in Antarctic notothenioid fish evolved from a pancreatic trypsinogen gene through gene recruitment and amplification, enabling these fish to avoid freezing in cold environments.
This evolutionary process involved the addition of specific gene segments and the creation of a new protein structure, with evidence suggesting it occurred around 5-14 million years ago, coinciding with Antarctic ice formation.
The transformation of trypsinogen into an antifreeze protein is a unique example of how existing genes can develop new functions, directly linking protein evolution to organismal adaptation and environmental changes.]
@deafwatchman58 @TakeThatDarwin @elonmusk I can show you several examples.
Ice Fish Antifreeze
https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
Mutations derive evolution more than initial variation
https://t.co/JNllDDbO2k
Adaptive loss of pelvic bones in sticklebacks
https://t.co/ecY6Qm9Im7
@ProstArnoux @TakeThatDarwin @xFortune @DaddySteel1 @LukeSo20 @erichovind Ice Fish Antifreeze
https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
Mutations derive evolution more than initial variation
https://t.co/JNllDDbO2k
Adaptive loss of pelvic bones in sticklebacks
https://t.co/ecY6Qm9Im7
@DivinelyDesined Here are the sources refuting your empty claims.
I’ll wait for your sources.
Denial is not evidence.
https://t.co/6P5egJNezT
https://t.co/UP7e2IFlQb
https://t.co/UHyBmSCsMl
https://t.co/ASSD5ftr9N
This study explores how the unicellular alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii develops heritable multicellular forms when exposed to predation, revealing a tradeoff with reduced motility, especially in directional movements…
This study explores how the unicellular alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii develops heritable multicellular structures in response to predation, revealing a tradeoff with decreased motility, particularly affecting…
This episode explores Antarctic fishes' unique adaptations. Experts discuss how antifreeze glycoproteins evolved from trypsinogen genes, enabling survival in freezing waters, highlighting remarkable protein evolution…
@DivinelyDesined Here are the sources refuting your empty claims.
I’ll wait for your sources.
Denial is not evidence.
https://t.co/6P5egJNezT
https://t.co/UP7e2IFlQb
https://t.co/UHyBmSCsMl
https://t.co/ASSD5ftr9N
@SDAFS56788141 @NotEvolution1 Nice rebuttal. Almost sounds like another creationist running away.
Okay, I'll study, Mr. Creationist. I'll start with these:
https://t.co/gI87T8ZJl8
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov) https://t.co/KFJkAQUl1U
@AnnMari98715964 @vir_innominatum @ICRscience @creationnews @AiG Baseless claims
And yes it is observable. I can show you.
Ice Fish Antifreeze
https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
Mutations derive evolution more than initial variation
https://t.co/JNllDDbO2k
Adaptive loss of pelvic bones in sticklebacks
https://t.co/ecY6Qm9Im7
@deafwatchman58 @TakeThatDarwin @elonmusk I can show you several examples.
Ice Fish Antifreeze
https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
Mutations derive evolution more than initial variation
https://t.co/JNllDDbO2k
Adaptive loss of pelvic bones in sticklebacks
https://t.co/ecY6Qm9Im7
@Anthony68355340 @KD29442825 @rspencer1762 @mickitiki Antifreeze Protein Evolution
https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
Mutations derive evolution more than initial variation
https://t.co/JNllDDbO2k
Adaptive loss of pelvic bones in sticklebacks
https://t.co/ecY6Qm9Im7
Multicellular yeast evolution
https://t.co/iZc9gBl8kl
@ProstArnoux @TakeThatDarwin @xFortune @DaddySteel1 @LukeSo20 @erichovind Ice Fish Antifreeze
https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
Mutations derive evolution more than initial variation
https://t.co/JNllDDbO2k
Adaptive loss of pelvic bones in sticklebacks
https://t.co/ecY6Qm9Im7
@Zharding777 @TakeThatDarwin @lukbuk @MrFairlyWhite @CollinRugg A duplication of the Cit+ gene in front a promoter caused an E. coli culture to develop a novel phenotype https://t.co/2uCjguw3Ih
Duplication of trypsinogen gene in icefish allowed for the evolution of a new antifreeze protein https://t.co/z0JOMy7KUH
@michaer27 @pinkheretic Okay. Let's go with that.
Now, what evidence does he present to make the case that natural selection is capable of showing the appearance of design?
I know of some, for example the really cool example of notothenioid fish - https://t.co/EpHWXflBzD https://t.co/6V4xwLBpDR but...