The Janus-like nature of innovation - its responsible use and so on - was evident at the very birth of human ingenuity, when humankind first discovered how to make fire on demand. Craig Venter birthdemanddiscover Change image and share on social
Mitochondrial DNA is in higher concentration, lasts longer, and can be extracted from bones. Craig Venter boneconcentrationdna Change image and share on social
Genes can't possibly explain all of what makes us what we are. Craig Venter explaingenemake Change image and share on social
One important part of scientific training is that scientists learn the boundaries, the safety issues, how to properly deal with and dispose of chemicals and reagents. Craig Venter boundarychemicaldeal Change image and share on social
I've had a very unusual background in science - not the usual route of planning on being a scientist from age 3. I think my story shows that success is more about personal motivation and determination than it is about where you were born or what your economic status was. Craig Venter agebackgroundbear share on social
The rich agricultural nations are the ones that can adapt to the new biotechnologies. Craig Venter adaptagriculturalbiotechnology Change image and share on social
Part of the problem with the discovery of the so-called breast-cancer genes was that physicians wrongly told women that had the genetic changes associated with the genes that they had a 99% chance of getting breast cancer. Turns out all women that have these genetic changes don't get breast cancer. Craig Venter breastcallcancer share on social
Even though people pretend that medical records are privileged information, anyone can already get their hands on them. Craig Venter handinformationmedical Change image and share on social
People think they're making individual decisions for themselves and their family not to get vaccinated. It's not just an individual choice - you're a hazard to society. Craig Venter choicedecisionfamily Change image and share on social