Struggle for recognition from "summary" of The Genome War by James Shreeve
The struggle for recognition is a central theme in the story of the Human Genome Project. It is a tale of two competing teams of scientists, each vying for credit and acclaim in the race to map the human genome. On one side, we have the publicly funded consortium led by Francis Collins, a group of researchers working together in a collaborative effort to decode the secrets of our genetic blueprint. On the other side, we have the privately funded company Celera Genomics, headed by the ambitious entrepreneur Craig Venter, who is determined to beat the consortium to the finish line and claim the prize for himself. The rivalry between these two camps is fierce, with egos and reputations on the line. Each team is driven by the desire to be the first to unlock the mysteries of the genome and to make a name for themselves in the annals of scientific history. For Collins and his colleagues, the project is a noble quest for knowledge, a humanitarian mission to benefit all of ...
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