Submission + - Richard Lenski vs conservepedia
profBill writes: Richard Lenski , a National Academy of Science biologist at Michigan State University, has been working for more than 20 years to track a single strain of E. Coli and how it evolves. Divided originally into 12 populations, he discovered that one population evolved the ability to utilize citrate, a trait that had yet to be observed (see the abstract for more details). The folks at Conservapedia, particularly Andrew Schlafly, took exception and demanded, in typical offense-oriented lawyerly fashion, copies of all the data.
A back and forth of letters ensued, and it seems clear the Dr. Lenski has more than defended himself. This is becoming quite a cause célèbre on the internet in recent weeks. The folks at rationalwiki have documented the The Lenski affair for your enjoyment. There are a number of other places that are commenting on it as well.
Interestingly, the Conservadpedia's web site seems to be struggling. Wonder why?
A back and forth of letters ensued, and it seems clear the Dr. Lenski has more than defended himself. This is becoming quite a cause célèbre on the internet in recent weeks. The folks at rationalwiki have documented the The Lenski affair for your enjoyment. There are a number of other places that are commenting on it as well.
Interestingly, the Conservadpedia's web site seems to be struggling. Wonder why?
