Synthetic Genomics 2147251 213133660 2008-05-17T22:58:36Z 62.195.99.237 '''Synthetic Genomics''' is a company dedicated to using modified or synthetical produced [[microorganisms]] to produce the [[alternative fuels]] [[ethanol]] and [[hydrogen]]. Synthetic Genomics was founded in part by [[Craig Venter|J. Craig Venter]]. Venter's previous company, [[Celera Genomics]], was a driving force in the race to sequence the [[Human Genome Project|Human Genome]]. 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. ==References== # {{cite web |title=About Synthetic Genomics |work=Synthetic Genomics' corporate website |url=http://www.syntheticgenomics.com/about.htm |accessmonthday=November 26 |accessyear=2005}} # {{cite news |first=David |last=Whitehouse |title= Venter revives synthetic bug talk |date=July 4, 2005 |publisher=BBC |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4636121.stm}} [[Category:Biotechnology companies]] {{biochem-stub}} [[pl:Synthetic Genomics]]