Transposons are just small pieces of DNA that randomly insert in the genetic code. And if they insert in the middle of the gene, they disrupt its function. Craig Venter codedisruptdna Change image and share on social
The future of society is 100% dependent on scientific advances. Craig Venter advancedependentfuture Change image and share on social
It turns out synthesizing DNA is very difficult. There are tens of thousands of machines around the world that make small pieces of DNA - 30 to 50 letters in length - and it's a degenerate process, so the longer you make the piece, the more errors there are. Craig Venter degeneratedifficultdna share on social
It's very expensive to treat chronic diseases. Craig Venter chronicdiseaseexpensive Change image and share on social
Knowing what your parents have gives you hints of things, but your genome is a totally unique combination of and interchange of DNA from your parents. There is no one else like you genetically. Craig Venter combinationdnagenetically Change image and share on social
Energy is probably the most pressing demand on our planet. Craig Venter demandenergyplanet Change image and share on social
I have an unusual type of thinking. I have no visual memory whatsoever. Everything is conceptual to me. Craig Venter conceptualmemorythink Change image and share on social
I willed myself through a junior college to a university and, ultimately, a Ph.D. Craig Venter collegejuniorultimately Change image and share on social
We can now diagnose diseases that haven't even manifested in the patient, and may not until the fifth decade of life - if at all. Craig Venter decadediagnosedisease 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
