Hunter, Cornelius (2026) Evaluation of the Genetic Code as Evidence For Evolution. [Preprint]

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Abstract

Evolution is considered to be not merely a theory but also a fact, due to a range of evidence. One of the most celebrated evidences for evolution, over the past half century, is the genetic code. Today this evidential argument is widely accepted and often asserted without justification. However, scientific findings in recent decades, as well as erroneous claims from the beginning, severely undercut this evidential argument. Here I summarize the affirmative case for the argument that the genetic code is powerful evidence for evolution, as well as its failures. I conclude that we have erred, and as research continues into the origin of the genetic code, we also need to present the empirical evidence accurately and in an unbiased manner.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Hunter, Cornelius chunter@jessup.edu 0009-0008-1601-4825
Keywords:	Genetic code, evolution, common descent, Crick
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Biology > Evolutionary Theory General Issues > Evidence
Depositing User:	Dr. Cornelius Hunter
Date Deposited:	06 May 2026 19:11
Last Modified:	06 May 2026 19:11
Item ID:	29512
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Biology > Evolutionary Theory General Issues > Evidence
Date:	May 2026
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/29512

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