Mike Marshall
Science writer who discusses genomics and synthetic biology and provides reporting on Craig Venter's scientific contributions and expeditions.
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May 1, 2026 • 27min
Craig Venter’s Legacy: The Most Influential Geneticist Since Watson and Crick
Roger Highfield, science director and ex-New Scientist editor, shares personal recollections of Craig Venter. Mike Marshall, science writer, recounts Venter’s genomics and synthetic biology ventures. They discuss his rivalry in the human genome race, shotgun sequencing’s breakthrough, the synthetic cell milestone, controversies over commercialisation, and his marine metagenomics expeditions.
