http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/oct/06/genetics.climatechange I am creating artificial life, declares US gene pioneer · Scientist has made synthetic chromosome · Breakthrough could combat global warming a.. b.. a.. Ed Pilkington in New York b.. The Guardian c.. Saturday October 6 2007 Craig Venter, the controversial DNA researcher involved in the race to decipher the human genetic code, has built a synthetic chromosome out of laboratory chemicals and is poised to announce the creation of the first new artificial life form on Earth.