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George Church was a great Harvard biologist. He pioneered DNA sequencing and gene editing, and was known for his bold bets. He has founded more than 30 companies, including companies that promise to use hardy elephants to curb climate change, use dating apps to end genetic diseases, and use blockchain to keep your DNA away from hackers.
What is behind his boldness? During the STAT Summit in 2021, Church said in a conversation with STAT senior medical writer Matthew Hepper that "open minded". "One of the reasons people miscalculate is the index."
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Megan Molteni is a scientific writer for STAT, covering genomic medicine, neuroscience, and reproductive technology.
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