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Bacteria Reveal Secret Of Adaptation At Evolution Canyon
Science Daily ^ | July 27, 2008

Posted on 07/27/2008 9:06:28 PM PDT by Soliton

Bacteria living on opposite sides of a canyon have evolved to cope with different temperatures by altering the make-up of their 'skin', or cell membranes. Scientists have found that bacteria change these complex and important structures to adapt to different temperatures by looking at the appearance of the bacteria as well as their genes. The researchers hope their study, published in the August issue of Microbiology, will start a new trend in research.

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TOPICS: Science
KEYWORDS: chicxulub; evolution; lamarckwasright
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To: Soliton
I really can't believe that you would be so obtuse as to not see how this article is probative for the the theory of evolution. It shows genetic change in response to environmental factors as predeicted by the ToE.

Ignorant, blowhard non-response. Pfft.
21 posted on 07/29/2008 10:39:52 AM PDT by caveat emptor
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