Kary Mullis
Nobel Laureate | Pioneering DNA Replication Technology
About
Kary Mullis revolutionized biochemistry with his Nobel Prize-winning invention of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). This groundbreaking DNA amplification technique paved the way for advances in genetics, forensics, and medicine.
Mullis is known for his provocative, contrarian persona and wide-ranging intellectual interests. His keynotes challenge audiences to think beyond conventional boundaries, exploring how emerging technologies can reshape our understanding of the natural world.
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A next-gen cure for killer infections
(NOTE: This talk was given in 2009, and this field of science has developed quickly since then. Read "Criticisms & updates" below for more details.) Drug-resistant bacteria kills, even in top hospitals. But now tough infections like staph and anthrax may be in for a surprise. Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, who watched a friend die when powerful antibiotics failed, unveils a radical new cure that shows extraordinary promise.
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