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John Craig Venter
| American geneticist, biologist and entrepreneur. Date of Birth: 14.10.1946 Country: USA |
Biography of J. Craig Venter
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Craig Venter is an American geneticist, biologist, and entrepreneur who gained fame for his achievements in decoding the human genome and offering this service to individuals for a fee. Although considered an adventurer in the scientific world, his breakthrough received favorable and even enthusiastic reviews from geneticists worldwide.
He is now recognized as a leader in the most radical and promising fields of modern genetics and a pioneer in the synthesis of artificial life.
Early Years and Education
Born with a temperament of individualism, Craig Venter was passionate about water sports and served as a veteran in the Vietnam War.
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry in 1972 and a Doctorate degree in 1975 from the University of California, San Diego. In 1984, he started working at the National Institutes of Health