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human-genome-project
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sciencealert.comworld52 days ago
J. Craig Venter, Pioneer in Human Genome Sequencing, Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, who led efforts to decode the human genome and created the first synthetic species, died on Wednesday at age 79. He passed away in San Diego following hospitalization for side effects from recent cancer treatment. His work advanced genomics and synthetic biology.
New Scientistscience52 days agoUpdated
J. Craig Venter, Genomics Innovator, Dies at 79
J. Craig Venter, who led efforts to sequence the human genome and created the first synthetic bacterial cell, died on April 29, 2026. He founded key research institutes and advanced DNA sequencing methods. His work sparked both innovation and controversy in biology.
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