Synthetic Genomics

This article is about the company Synthetic Genomics. For the field related to synthetic biology, see Synthetic genomics.
Synthetic Genomics
Private company
Industry Alternative fuels
Founder J. Craig Venter
Area served
 Worldwide
Products Ethanol
Hydrogen
Website SyntheticGenomics.com

Synthetic Genomics is a company dedicated to using modified or synthetically produced microorganisms to produce the alternative fuels—ethanol and hydrogen. Synthetic Genomics was founded in part by J. Craig Venter. Venter's previous company, Celera Genomics, was a driving force in the race to sequence the Human Genome.[1]

The firm takes its name from the phrase synthetic genomics which is a scientific discipline of synthetic biology related to the generation of organisms artificially using genetic material.[2][3] As of 2009, Synthetic Genomics is working to produce biofuels on an industrial-scale using recombinant algae and other microorganisms. They are receiving funding from companies like ExxonMobil for this venture.[4][5]

The company has purchased an 81 acre site in Southern California's Imperial valley where they intend to produce algae fuel.[6]


References

  1. ↑ "About Synthetic Genomics". Synthetic Genomics' corporate website. Archived from the original on September 24, 2005. Retrieved November 26, 2005.
  2. ↑ Whitehouse, David (July 4, 2005). "Venter revives synthetic bug talk". BBC.
  3. ↑ Pennisi, E. (2010). "Genomics. Synthetic genome brings new life to bacterium". Science 328 (5981): 958–959. doi:10.1126/science.328.5981.958. PMID 20488994.
  4. ↑ Juha-Pekka Tikka : Craig Venter Has Algae Biofuel in Synthetic Genomics’ Pipeline. Xconomy San Diego. 6/4/09.
  5. ↑ "Scientist on plan to turn algae to fuel". NPR. July 15, 2009.
  6. ↑ Synthetic Genomics Press release: May 24, 2012

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