When viruses mutate to resist drugs, is that a Miracle of Creation, too?

Answer 1

Yes, it is God's plan to wipe out those evil people who picked up staph or TB by being in a hospital....those sinners.

(sarcasm, for those of you that don't know it.)

Answer 2

If a virus DOES mutate (spontaneously changing its gene sequence), that change is a result of its environment, which has damaged the normal gene sequence in some way. The virus is not performing a deliberate "flex" in response to its environment. That would require the ability to sense and respond to stimuli with thought and intent, something viruses are not capable of (thought and intent).

What you are really seeing is a virus with several types, all belonging to the same genus and species. Think of it as several different breeds of dogs, if that helps. Introduced to a specific poison, many different viruses will die, but one or two will not; they are already resistant to that specific poison. Without other "competition" for resources (the other, now-dead viruses), the resistant strain fills in the gap they vacated with progeny.

The same thing happens with bacteria, mold, and fungi. It has been observed in moths as well.

Ultimately, the answer to your question is "YES". While I highly doubt that a virus is actually mutating in response to its environment, the ability to flex and change, or fill in gaps left in an environment, is part of the Miracle of Creation.

Answer 3

we've achieved so. merely think of with regard to the form of ailment organisms your physique fights against merely to permit you to breath. human beings have developed to be proof against actually thousands of hundreds of viruses and micro organism. a virulent disease can mutate plenty greater conveniently than we are able to, in spite of the indisputable fact that. that's due partly to it rather is simplicity. much less to alter, and the generations of viruses ensue plenty greater quickly besides. days or even weeks instead of fifty years. And, actually, all people that ever catches a chilly is offering a "lab" for mutation and version. Out immune4 device is why the human race survived the pre-vaccine era, and survives greater effective now via sought after medical technology.. in spite of the indisputable fact that that's an ongoing combat.

Answer 4

Miracle of creation or evolution in action. But aren't they the same thing?

Answer 5

An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin or an act of God

Answer 6

No, that's called a "mutation".

But isn't it a miracle that something as brainless as a virus has the ability to mutate at all? :)

Answer 7

Nah, that's the devil trying to mess with God's plan.

Answer 8

Absolutely!

All gods creatures ya know, all gods creatures!

Answer 9

Nope, it is just one more thing that proves evolution is a lot more than a theory.

Answer 10

you are a very bad squirrel AND you are sleeping on the job