J. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79
A risk-taking outsider, he brought speed, competition and controversy to one of science’s biggest races.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTJ. Craig Venter, Scientist Who Decoded the Human Genome, Dies at 79A risk-taking outsider, he brought speed, competition and controversy to one of science’s biggest races. Share full articleJ. Craig Venter, next to Algae growth in his greenhouse in La Jolla, Calif., competed with a rival team of scientists in assembling the first human genome. Credit...Sandy Huffaker for The New York TimesBy Nicholas WadeApril 30, 2026, 12:29 a.m.
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