Human Genome Pioneer J. Craig Venter Dies at 79
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J. Craig Venter, the genomics pioneer who helped draft the first human genome, has died at 79.
He sped up DNA sequencing, founded Celera Genomics, and later published his own genome.
Venter also made key contributions to synthetic biology and broader genetic research.
His work helped pave the way for disease-risk analysis, rare disease studies, and personalized medicine.
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