The Big Question

Craig Venter

Geneticist Craig Venter joins bioethicist Insoo Hyun to discuss the balance between ethics and innovation in science. Known for sequencing the human genome and creating synthetic life, Venter shares views on CRISPR, digitizing biology, U.S. research culture, and why maverick thinking is vital alongside his work on longevity and early disease detection.

Craig Venter

37m 24s

Geneticist Craig Venter joins bioethicist Insoo Hyun to discuss the balance between ethics and innovation in science. Known for sequencing the human genome and creating synthetic life, Venter shares views on CRISPR, digitizing biology, U.S. research culture, and why maverick thinking is vital alongside his work on longevity and early disease detection.

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