by cantleave 227 Replies latest watchtower beliefs
Cofty
The precise mutations in specific genes have been identified.
What is your point?
My point is that I'd like to see more wolves tested before I commit to the idea surrounding this adaptation. Finding just one could through a wrench into the works.
Its sounds like you didn't read the article I linked to show that the scientist concerned is an expert in comparative dog genetics.
You still think he made a fundamental error that none of his peers noticed but you did. OK.
What's wrong with testing a larger sample group, to see how much the results vary?
(Other than the ethical consideration of disturbing the wild wolf)
That's called peer review isn't it?
If the larger sample group is also missing the carb gene, there you go.
Nothing wrong with it jgnat.
Apart from DD who has never read a book on evolution or genetics, has any scientist raised any concerns about the sample size?
The sample group tested represented ALL wolves from Eurassia and North America. What more do want DD? Did you read the suplemental? Did you read the paper Cofy linked to? Or do you have your own peer reviewed paper that we can refer to?
If you are going to criticise somebody's methodolgy, you had better understand what it was. You obviously do not understand how Axelsson and hi team have uindertaken this study and work on which it is built. If you want to criticise don't do it from a position of ignorance.
Cofty
Apart from DD who has never read a book on evolution or genetics, has any scientist raised any concerns about the sample size?
Remember, I'm not data Dog. I've read plenty on genetics, that doesn't mean I have to agree with all I read.
Its sounds like you didn't read the article I linked to show that the scientist concerned is an expert in comparative dog genetics.
No, I haven't read it yet, I just took a quick a look. I'll read it when I get time, It's a long article and it's not the first time I've seen some of her stuff.
jgnat
That's called peer review isn't it?
When you don't go along politicly with an agenda or bias, you are not seen as a "peer". This is why I refuse to give cofty any list of the books I read. I his mind I can not be allowed to even question these theories.
A good question is a good question, it should not matter who asks it.
When you don't go along politicly with an agenda or bias, you are not seen as a "peer".
Actually, it's when you don't have the qualifications to understand and provide critical review. For instance, you would not be able to peer review any of my papers. Nor would a geneticist, for that matter, they don't have the background and qualifications to understand the work.
I his mind I can not be allowed to even question these theories.
First, you don't know what it in Cofty's mind. Second, it seems as if you don't understand them well enough to know if the questions are valid or why you are asking them. If so, answers are pointless.
A good question is a good question, it should not matter who asks it.
Agreed, but not all questions are good.
A good question is a good question, it should not matter who asks it.
A good question is one that helps to clarify a point or that challenges a point. If you want challenge a point you need to undertsand what you are challenging. You have shown that you have no understanding or any desire to understand the point you are questioning.
BTW Saying a paper is too long read is pathetic.
