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@ angrypoolman. Do you know how much DNA we share with apes?

Actually scrap that, do you know how much DNA we share with a banana?!

If we look at the DNA sequences of organisms you can actually trace the close links between species. This along with the detailed fossil record, studies with microorganisms and vestigial organs are all evidence supporting the theory of evolution. Of course, then we have the proteomics projects that are currently underway to add further evidence. The logic is all there to be understood.

Also, science is constantly changing. I see this as a good thing. The scientific community is huge and everyone has there own work and presents new evidence to the community all the time improving our understanding of the world.

Oh, and the theory of evolution is the basis for a good quantity of work in Bioengineering. rather than natural selection we speed up mutation of DNA to produce enzymes and artificially select for the trait we are looking for. It even called "Directed Evolution".