Author: ImmortalistImmortalist Date: Apr 22, 2007 11:47
On Apr 22, 9:45 am, GatherNoMoss yahoo.com> wrote:
> Evolution is possible because of genetic mutations.
> However it's fact that the overwhelming majority of mutations are
> harmful to
> its host.
> Most mutations lead to a disease or "distortion" of sometype that
> makes that
> individual less "fit"...if it doesn't out right kill the individual.
>
> Take, for instance, a mutation that causes a hole to form in the
> individuals heart.
> A harmful mutation obviously.
>
> Modern technology/medicine has now enabled early detection of this
> defect in a baby/fetus
> and then repair it. That individual can then live a long life and
> raise children....passing on that
> harmful mutation.
>
> Now imagine hundreds of thousands of such cases in this country. ...
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