Pangenesis
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Pangenesis was an evolutionary idea developed by Charles Darwin that has been rejected by modern science.
Pangenesis was an evolutionary idea that was developed by Charles Darwin. Creation scientist Dr. Jerry Bergman wrote concerning pangenesis:
| â | Pangenesis is based on the idea that all somatic cells produce âgemmulesâ or gene material that is âthrown offâ into the bodyâs circulatory system. These gemmules multiply by dividing, and eventually collect in the organismâs eggs and sperm (the gametes). Consequently, the experiences of their bearers are imprinted in the gemmules, and then can be passed on to the organismâs offspring. Darwin discussed his pangenesis idea in great detail, and felt confident that it would provide a feasible mechanism to produce new genetic information.[1] | â |
Despite there being devastating experimental evidence against the notion of pangenesis provided by Francis Galton, Charles Darwin stubbornly held to the notion of pangenesis as he had no naturalistic explanation on how genetic information could be formed.[2]