dhw: Biological complexity: how stressed bacteria go dormant (Introduction)

by dhw, Sunday, November 13, 2016, 13:21 (2711 days ago) @ David Turell

DAVID: Another comment on this study with a different point of view, pointing out alternative pathways used by bacteria when in stress:

http://www.uncommondescent.com/intelligent-design/antibiotic-resistance-evolution-at-work/

"Over at PhysOrg they have a story about how certain bacteria, when under stress conditions, shut themselves down and put themselves into a persistent state. They do it by modifying the chemicals involved in t-RNA. No, it’s not a “point mutation”—which is touted as an icon of Darwinian evolution, but the utilization of an “alternate genetic code.” IOW, it’s regulated and ‘directed,’ and is ready-at-hand when needed.
"So, with this new information, the whole story of bacterial resistance now needs to be rethought. And, guess what, instead of pointing to “point mutations” (no pun intended), it points rather to “design.'”

David's comment: A good example of alternatives mechanisms bacteria have on board. This is why they have survived since the beginning.

Or if you follow the work of such experts in the field as James A. Shapiro, a good example of the manner in which intelligent bacteria take decisions and change their own chemicals in order to cope with different environmental conditions. (Not an argument against design, since God may have given them this ability in the first place.)