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kenneth r. miller

kenneth raymond miller -lrb- born july 14 , 1948 -rrb- is an american cell biologist and molecular biologist who is currently professor of biology and royce family professor for teaching excellence at brown university .
miller 's primary research focus is the structure and function of cell membranes , especially chloroplast thylakoid membranes .
miller is noted as a co-author of a major introductory college and high school biology textbook published by prentice hall since 1990 .
miller , who is roman catholic , is particularly known for his opposition to creationism , including the intelligent design -lrb- id -rrb- movement .
he has written two books on the subject : `` finding darwin 's god '' , which argues that acceptance of evolution is compatible with a belief in god ; and `` only a theory '' , which explores id and the `` kitzmiller v. dover area school district '' case as well as its implications in science across america .
