Genome Guru Wants to Map 10,000 Human Genomes in 10 Years

October 12, 2007

Genetics pioneer J. Craig Venter is preparing to sequence the genomes of as many as 50 people — possibly including millionaires who pay for the privilege — by the end of 2008. Within a decade, he hopes the number of sequenced genomes will reach 10,000. (Wired)