
148. New Genes | A Science Explainer with Dennis Venema
Language of God
The Evolution of Genes and Brains
Scientists have found a way that parts of our DNA that weren't coding for anything can start coding for something. One of these new genes appears to build proteins in a way that makes our brains more heavily folded, making us smarter. Do you have any philosophical or theological reaction to this? Share your thoughts with us at the bottom of the page and we'll feature them on next week's show.
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