Venter wins sequencing race - twice

Article Abstract:

Venter announced that his team had provided the first full genomic sequence of a free-living organism. The team developed the 'whole-genome shotgun sequencing,' approach to sequence the bacterium Haempphilus influenzae. They then sequenced another bacterium, Mycoplasma genitalkum.

Venter, J. Craig

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Getting the bugs worked out

Article Abstract:

The sequencing of the E. coli genome, a top priority of the Human Genome Project, was expected to be the first organism fully sequenced, but only 40% of its sequences are complete after 5 years. Some critics blame project leader Fred Blattner for clinging to outdated technology.

Escherichia coli

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Bacterial genome sequence bagged

Article Abstract:

A team led by Craig Venter and Hamilton Smith has produced the first complete genome map of a free-living organism, H. influenzae Rd. The work will boost understanding of the organization and evolution of genomes, and help in developing antibiotics or identifying useful enzymes.

Cover Story, Hemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus influenzae

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