Synthetic Genomics
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| Synthetic Genomics | |
| Private company | |
| Industry | Alternative fuels |
| Founder | J. Craig Venter |
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Area served
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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]
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- ↑ Juha-Pekka Tikka : Craig Venter Has Algae Biofuel in Synthetic Genomics’ Pipeline. Xconomy San Diego. 6/4/09.
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- ↑ Synthetic Genomics Press release: May 24, 2012
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