The Coming Genomic Revolution

The life code (the famous A, G, T, and C of DNA) will be as important to the next generation as digital code (0’s and 1’s) is now.

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February 2, 2011

The life code (the famous A, G, T, and C of DNA) will be as important to the next generation as digital code (0's and 1's) is now.

The life code (the famous A, G, T, and C of DNA) will be as important to the next generation as digital code (0’s and 1’s) is now.

Juan Enriquez

Managing Director, Excel Venture Management

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The Coming Genomic Revolution

The life code (the famous A, G, T, and C of DNA) will be as important to the next generation as digital code (0’s and 1’s) is now.

Leadership masterclass: Nike, Jordan, and James Baldwin