Forrest Barbara C, Gross Paul R
Southeastern Louisiana University, SLU 10484, Hammond, LA 70402, USA.
Trends Biochem Sci. 2007 Jul;32(7):301-10. doi: 10.1016/j.tibs.2007.06.001. Epub 2007 Jun 14.
Creationists are attempting to use biochemistry to win acceptance for their doctrine in the public mind and especially in state-funded schools. Biochemist Michael Behe is a major figure in this effort. His contention that certain cellular structures and biochemical processes - bacterial flagella, the blood-clotting cascade and the vertebrate immune system - cannot be the products of evolution has generated vigorous opposition from fellow scientists, many of whom have refuted Behe's claims. Yet, despite these refutations and a decisive defeat in a US federal court case, Behe and his associates at the Discovery Institute continue to cultivate American supporters. They are also stepping up their efforts abroad and, worryingly, have achieved some success. Should biochemists (and other scientists) be concerned? We think they should be.
神创论者试图利用生物化学在公众心目中，尤其是在公立学校中为他们的教义赢得认可。生物化学家迈克尔·贝希是这项努力中的重要人物。他认为某些细胞结构和生化过程——细菌鞭毛、凝血级联反应和脊椎动物免疫系统——不可能是进化的产物，这一观点遭到了同行科学家的强烈反对，其中许多人已经驳斥了贝希的说法。然而，尽管有这些驳斥，并且在美国联邦法院的一起案件中遭遇决定性失败，贝希和他在发现研究所的同事们仍继续培养美国的支持者。他们还在加大在国外的努力，令人担忧的是，已经取得了一些成功。生物化学家（以及其他科学家）应该担心吗？我们认为他们应该担心。
