J. Craig Venter, genomics pioneer and founder of JCVI and Diploid Genomics, Inc., dies at 79
Summary
J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genomics and founder of JCVI and Diploid Genomics, Inc., has died at 79. The press release highlights his foundational role in modern genomics, synthetic biology, and large-scale genome projects, along with his entrepreneurial impact and advocacy for science funding and cross-sector collaboration.