• • February 7, 9, 10 Dr. Paul Nelson: “The Significance of ORFan and Taxonomically Restricted Genes“
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February 7, 9, & 10, 2026

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The Significance of ORFan and Taxonomically Restricted Genes

Dr. Paul Nelson from Biola University

See details (below) of where and when in the flyer .

South – Monee, IL – February 7th  Flyer
North – Antioch, IL – February 9th  Flyer
West – Carol Stream, IL – February 10th  Flyer  

ORFan genes were discovered in the mid-90s as automated DNA sequencing became a practical technology. ORFans are defined as genes found in a species or genus which have no matching sequences in other species. ORFans are now considered a world-class biological puzzle found all throughout the Tree of Life.

Dr. Nelson, who has published in this area, will discuss how ORFans are detected, their astonishing numbers, and their significance for origins.

Tim Whalen – Bio 

How did the Theory of Evolution come to be perceived as “proven reality” in Science? What impact has it truly had over time? Why do people still believe it? We will discuss needing to help people see the Theory for what it is, along with what we, MCF, can do about it now and in the future.

We will have an open discussion about the direction of the ministry, with Dr. Ken Funk’s passing to glory, and Walt Sivertsen’s retiring as President after 25 years of service.