The 2012 ENCODE Papers and Junk DNA 9-22-2012 by Paul Giem
Channel: ItIsAboutGod
Date: 2012-09-23

The 2012 ENCODE data indicate a function for about 80% of the DNA in the human genome.  The methodology suggests a function for the other 20%.  The paradigm of "junk DNA" appears to be collapsing, corresponding to documented predictions of intelligent design advocates and contrary to the expectations of most scientists.

Selected References:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/06/science/far-from-junk-dna-dark-matter-proves-crucial-to-health.html?_r=2&ref=science&pagewanted=all
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v489/n7414/full/489045a.html
http://pandasthumb.org/archives/2010/05/junk-dna-is-sti.html
http://www.evolutionnews.org/2007/06/wired_magazine_unashamedly_mix003762.html
http://www.evolutionnews.org/2012/09/junk_no_more_en_1064001.html