Topic: Human Genome Project

Algae Fuel's Pioneers

Research into biofuels made from single-celled organisms is attracting scientists, entrepreneurs, and even Big Oil companies such as ExxonMobil. But some observers question whether the technology is scalable and affordable.READ»

The Gene Bubble: Why We Still Aren't Disease-Free

When the human genome was first sequenced nearly a decade ago, the world lit up with talk about how new gene-specific drugs would help us cheat death. Well, the verdict is in: Keep eating those greens.READ»

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Consumer Genetics Show

Genetics, this is your mainstream moment! So says conference founder and biotech entrepreneur John Boyce, who points to the rapid drop in DNA-sequencing costs and growing interest in genomics from consumer-goods manufacturers. ...READ»

Green Guru Gone Wrong: William McDonough

William McDonough, the godfather of green design, has been hailed by everyone from Hollywood to Silicon Valley to the Chinese government as the environmental savior. His radical "cradle to cradle" idea -- in which every product, building, and city is designed in an infinite loop with zero waste -- has earned him the Presidential Design Award for Sustainable Development. He was Time's "Hero for the Planet" and has been profiled in documentaries from Thomas Friedman's "Addicted to Oil" to Leonardo DiCaprio's "The Eleventh Hour." And yet, McDonough may in fact be paralyzing his own design revolution.READ»

Truth 1: Innovation Is New Stuff That Is (Made) Useful

Innovation is new stuff that is useful. That’s just about the best definition. It clears up what’s interesting about innovation without overcomplicating. It also leads to the two questions that you should be asking next: Useful ...READ»

The Age of Disruption

Still not convinced that there's much "new" about the new economy? Then spend some time with Harvard's Juan Enriquez. In his new book, and in an interview, he explains how business and economics are changing -- and what it means for you.READ»

Building A Better Skunk Works

In a bold effort to nurture new businesses, IBM is putting its best and brightest in charge of its risky startups.READ»

New Leaders, New Agenda

These six leaders stepped into their top jobs at a time of enormous challenge. Here's what each of them has to say about their approach to passing today's tough test and setting the agenda for the future.READ»

The Secret of Life

The mapping of the human genome, says Craig Venter, will change science, research, medicine, politics, health insurance, and the way biology looks at the last 3 billion years of evolution. And that's just the beginning.READ»

Your Job Is Change

When change programs are doomed before they start ... When old leaders are stumped by new challengers ... When change itself is changing ...READ»

Getting It Done

Yes, you can outthink the competition. But now it's time to outdo the competition. Meet a set of expert implementers who can show you what it takes to move from idea to action.READ»

Digital Matters - Issue 34

"A few years from now, we'll look back on dotcom mania as a model of investment sanity and prudence."READ»

Conscious Evolution

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