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It has not been falsified here or elsewhere.
The rejection of all central assumptions of a theory is necessarily a rejection of the theory itself. The MS was disproven by the latest finds of molecular biology. See# 753
Denis Nobel said, “Molecular biology can now be seen to have systematically deconstructed its own dogmas”
A handful of scientists have proposed an extended synthesis of the modern theory. They are not rejecting the theory of evolution..
Again, the modern theory is the “modern synthesis”. The fact that all central assumptions of the modern synthesis have been disproven, necessarily means that the theory itself is disproven. You cannot reject all the central assumptions of a theory without rejecting the theory itself. This is totally illogical. The theory is effectively rejected. See #753
Gradualism and punctuation are different modes of evolution. The latter is not replacing the former. Gradual evolution still persists in populations under stasis. In fact, gradualism is the predominant mode in stasis.
It’s indeed contradicting theories. Eldredge and Gould did reject gradualism because of the lack of evidence. The supporters of punctuation called gradualism “ evolution by creeps." The supporters of gradualism called punctuation “evolution by jerks". These two concepts are definitely opposing each other but the fact remains that neither gradualism is supported by evidence nor punctuation can explain the massive sudden appearance of genetic info.
No it does not. The Cit- trait is a defining characteristic of E. coli. They cannot utilize citrate as a substrate anaerobically independent of the presence of a reducer like glucose.
Yes, E. coli cannot utilize citrate as a substrate anaerobically that is why directed mutation event activated an existing silent citrate transporter through the precise placement beyond an aerobically expressed promoter. Otherwise the expression of the silent citrate transporter wouldn’t be possible.
There are 12 initially identical populations of of E. coli cultured with the same media in the experiment. If it were a directed mutation, it would have arisen in more than a single population and far sooner than 35,000 generations and 10 years. You are grasping at straws.
I already cited many recent studies confirming that mutations do not occur randomly, in #680 itself in addition to many other older posts. If that is still not clear enough to you, I’ll give you a much simpler and very clear example to help ease your denial.
We all know that microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop the ability to survive against the drugs designed to kill them. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is repeatedly seen and cannot be disputed.
Studies by Harvard University showed that the mutation process happens at a frightening speed, not in years or thousands of generations but within 11 days, bacteria developed defense mechanisms against antibiotics that increased its resistance levels by over 1000-fold. See the link and YouTube below.
Scientists reveal the frightening speed at which bacteria can develop antibiotic resistance
The Evolution of Bacteria on a “Mega-Plate” Petri Dish (Kishony Lab)`` - YouTube
The LE supports the theory of evolution whether you like it or not.
Non-random directed mutation is a fact whether you like it or not.
Where do you come up with this nonsense? It doesn't seem like I am the one that needs to read and understand. I think you are just reposting material you don't really understand.
Are you serious? Do you want me to read the article for you line by line?
I provide evidence and all what you provide is mere denial. Stop the nonsense.
Well let me go the extra mile. Not for you but rather for those who are serious and want to be informed. Here it is the link again for the entire lecture in addition to the first two pages with highlights:
Physiology is rocking the foundations of evolutionary biology (wiley.com)
Physiology is rocking the foundations of evolutionary biology - Noble - 2013 - Experimental Physiology - Wiley Online Library