Shark 6th Sense Related to Human Evolution?

An anonymous reader writes "Scientists at the University of Florida are claiming that certain genes found in sharks that give them their 'sixth sense' and allow them to detect electrical signals could also be responsible for the development of the head and facial features in humans. From the article: 'The researchers examined embryos of the lesser spotted catshark. Using molecular tests, they found two independent genetic markers of neural crest cells in the sharks' electroreceptors. Neural crest cells are embryonic cells that pinch off early in development to form a variety of structures. In humans, these cells contribute to the formation of facial bones and teeth, among other things.'"

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Re:I don't get it.

[Jackmn]

Seems strange, then that many prominent scientists, such as Behe, professor of microbiology at Lehigh and author of many books such as "Darwin's Black Box", would believe in creation then.

Self-delusion is widespread and intelligence isn't always a surefire defense.

Christian creationism - the attribution of the creation of the universe to a benevolent creator - is rediculous.

Assuming the idea that an intelligent creator is reasonable in itself, arbitrarily attributing purely human emotions and attributes to it such as benevolence, anger, love, etc is just that - arbitrary.

law of gravy

Please research scientific nomenclature before trying to use it in an argument.