Celera’s bold claims from "summary" of The Genome War by James Shreeve
Celera's bold claims were not simply a matter of scientific bravado; they represented a direct challenge to the established norms of the genomics community. By asserting that they could sequence the human genome faster and more accurately than the publicly-funded Human Genome Project, Celera was essentially declaring war on the traditional way of doing science. The company's founder, Craig Venter, was no stranger to controversy. A maverick scientist with a reputation for pushing the boundaries of conventional wisdom, Venter saw himself as a visionary who was unafraid to challenge the status quo. His decision to launch Celera and compete head-to-head with the Human Genome Project was just the latest in a long line of bold moves that had earned him both ...
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