While the zinc spark was discovered in mice five years prior, it is an earth-shattering scientific breakthrough for researchers to witness the phenomenon in human fertilization.
“An explosion of tiny sparks erupts from the egg at the exact moment of conception,” the Telegraph reported. “Scientists had seen the phenomenon occur in other animals but it is the first time it has been also shown to happen in humans.”
“To see the zinc radiate out in a burst from each human egg was breathtaking,” recalled Dr. Teresa Woodruff, a Northwestern University professor. “It was remarkable.”
Life Site likened the spectacular display of light to God’s work of creation as described in Genesis:
“God’s active act of creation, as described in Genesis 1, begins with those familiar words ‘Let there be light.’”
Prayerfully, this breakthrough discovery brings our generation one step closer to seeing the beautiful ways in which the Bible and science coincide, rather than conflict. In the words of the great 19th-century scientist Matthew Maury:
“The Bible is true and science is true, and therefore each, if truly read, but proves the truth of the other.”