Competition between Celera and government from "summary" of The Genome War by James Shreeve
The Genome War delves into the intense rivalry between Celera Genomics and the publicly funded Human Genome Project to map the entire human genetic code. Celera, led by maverick scientist Craig Venter, sought to beat the government effort by utilizing a private, for-profit approach. This decision sparked a fierce competition between the two groups, with each racing to be the first to complete the monumental task. The government-led Human Genome Project, on the other hand, operated under a collaborative, open-access model. This approach aimed to share the genetic data with the scientific community and the public at large. In contrast, Celera's proprietary methods raised concerns about access to the genetic information and the implication...
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