Il Dr. J. Craig Venter è una figura di spicco della scienza del XXI secolo, rinomato per i suoi contributi trasformativi alla genomica. Il suo lavoro pionieristico include la prima sequenziazione e analisi del genoma umano, alterando fondamentalmente la nostra comprensione del progetto della vita. Venter è anche un leader chiave nella genomica sintetica, con l'obiettivo di ingegnerizzare microrganismi per soluzioni energetiche e ambientali cruciali. La sua prolifica produzione scientifica e i suoi ruoli di leadership consolidano il suo status di forza fondamentale nella scoperta biologica moderna.
Exploring the origins and future of humanity's quest for understanding, this book delves into philosophical and scientific inquiries about life. It examines the motivations behind our search for meaning and knowledge, highlighting key historical developments and contemporary perspectives. Through thoughtful analysis, it invites readers to reflect on their own place in this ongoing journey of discovery and the implications for our future.
Craig Venter is no ordinary scientist, and no ordinary man. He is the first human being ever to read their own DNA - and see the key to life itself. This book tells the story of his life: from teenage rebel and Vietnam medic, to sailor and maverick researcher, whose race to unravel the sequence of the human genome made him both hero and pariah.
The story of the man who achieved one of the greatest feats of our era--the mapping of the human genome. After nearly flunking out of high school, Venter went to Vietnam, where the life and death struggles he encountered as a medic piqued his interest ins
The Future of Life on Earth (and Why It's Smaller Than You Think)
The narrative follows a renowned genome scientist on a global voyage, where he gathers an extensive collection of marine microbes. This groundbreaking research significantly enhances our comprehension of the microbiome that supports human life, showcasing the interconnectedness of marine ecosystems and our health. Through his journey, the scientist not only uncovers the mysteries of these microorganisms but also highlights their vital role in sustaining life on Earth.
A celebrated genome scientist sails around the world, collecting tens of millions of marine microbes and revolutionising our understanding of the microbiome that sustains us.
de la double hélice à l'aube de la vie numérique
Die neue Welt der synthetischen Biologie
Müssen wir unser Verständnis von »Leben« neu denken? Der bekannte Genetiker J. Craig Venter schafft es immer wieder in die Schlagzeilen: Nachdem er als Erster das menschliche Genom entzifferte, hat er jetzt als Erster einen künstlichen Organismus erschaffen. In seinem Buch erzählt er nun packend und anschaulich von den Rückschlägen und revolutionären Entdeckungen seiner Forschung. Gleichzeitig zeigt er, was die gegenwärtige Biologie kann und die zukünftige können wird: Sequenz für Sequenz passgenaue Organismen herstellen, die Geninformation »beamen«, Modellzellen programmieren, mit denen man Versuche am Computer durchführen kann, sowie neuartige Medikamente erstellen und mit Lichtgeschwindigkeit auf der Welt verteilen. Ein Bericht von der vordersten Front der Wissenschaft und ein so faszinierender wie nachdenklich stimmender Einblick in die neue Welt der synthetischen Biologie.