J. Craig Venter is an American biologist and entrepreneur known for his pioneering work in genomics. He played a significant role in the Human Genome Project, which aimed to map all the genes in the human genome. Venter's innovative approaches to DNA sequencing have greatly advanced our understanding of genetics. In 2010, Venter and his team created the first synthetic life form, a bacterium named Mycoplasma mycoides, which was designed using a computer. This achievement marked a milestone in synthetic biology, demonstrating the potential for creating new organisms with specific functions. Venter continues to explore the applications of synthetic biology in various fields.