Hi there!
My name is Julia Migliore and I am a biochemist who loves Jesus.
One of my all-time favorite things to do in the world is to talk to people about science, especially about the molecular level of life.
Everything that happens in our bodies can be traced back to the molecules that our bodies are made of (proteins, sugars, lipids, and nucleic acids). My favorite of these is proteins because they are just so diverse (not as boring as nutrition labels make them seem)! If something in the cell needs to be done, there is probably a protein just right for the job.
I have an M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of North Texas. My graduate research focused on developing new ways to see the proteins in our muscles.
Right now, my primary role is “mom” to my little boy, Benjamin. I am also a student at Southern Evangelical Seminary, studying for a Certificate in Scientific Apologetics and a Scholar Community member at Reasons To Believe.
I believe that science magnifies the power and goodness of God, the Creator of all things.
In recent decades, science and faith have been pitted against each other as opposing forces, as if one proves the other false. This is a tragedy for both science and faith, and I feel a special responsibility to help rebuild the bridge. This is why I have dedicated space for topics that intersect both spheres.
Faith gives a special depth and purpose to scientific discovery. Science describes wonders that inspire faith. If you profess Christian faith and you have trouble accepting certain scientific findings, I encourage you to pray for clarity and keep exploring. If you are a science-minded person and you do not see how faith can come from logic and reason, I encourage you to explore also. My personal experience has shown me that an attitude of exploration and a habit of critical thinking does wonders.
I hope you will join me in this adventure through the world of proteins, their makeup, their shapes, their jobs, and their impact. See you in the blog!
Science Magnifies 