Now that we can read and write the genetic code, put it in digital form and translate it back into synthesized life, it will be possible to speed up biological evolution to the pace of social evolution. Craig Venter backbiologicalcode share on social
People equate patents with secrecy, that secrecy is what patents were designed to overcome. That's why the formula for Coca-Cola was never patented. They kept it as a trade secret, and they've outlasted patent laws by 80 years or more. Craig Venter cocacoladesign share on social
Each part of our genome is unique. We would not be alive if there was not a single mathematical solution for our chromosomes. We would just be scrambled goo. Craig Venter alivechromosomegenome Change image and share on social
How we understand our own selves and how we work with our DNA software has implications that will affect everything from vaccine development to new approaches to antibiotics, new sources of food, new sources of chemicals, even potentially new sources of energy. Craig Venter affectantibioticapproach share on social
I wrote an editorial piece in 'Science' about the nightly data release and how I thought it was bad for science as a field, I think a few years before Celera was formed. Craig Venter badceleradatum Change image and share on social
Accuracy in the genetic field will be essential. Errors in testing could be disastrous. Craig Venter accuracydisastrouserror Change image and share on social
I am absolutely certain that life can exist in outer space, move around, find a new aqueous environment. Craig Venter absolutelyaqueousenvironment Change image and share on social
We can create new ways to create clean water. Craig Venter cleancreatewater Change image and share on social
Sailing is a big outlet for me. It's one of the key things I've been able to do by commingling science with sailing and my love of the sea. Also, I have several motorcycles, and I like to go on motorcycle trips. Craig Venter bigcomminglehave share on social
