Human Genome Project in jeopardy from "summary" of The Genome War by James Shreeve
The Human Genome Project was facing a critical juncture, a moment when the monumental effort to decipher the genetic code of humanity was in danger of falling apart. The project, which had started with lofty ambitions and high hopes, was now mired in a bitter rivalry between two scientific camps. On one side stood the publicly funded consortium, a coalition of researchers from around the world who had joined forces to tackle the monumental task of mapping the human genome. On the other side was Celera Genomics, a brash upstart company led by a charismatic entrepreneur with a bold vision to beat the consortium at its own game. ...
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