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Scientist J. Craig Venter
, probably knows more about his own biology than any other human being today, because he has published almost all 6 billion letters, or 96 percent, of his own personal genetic code in the journal PLoS Biology. From the mapped genome, he's found genetic proof of links to blindness, alcoholism, lactose intolerance, substance abuse, hypertension, obesity, even the type of earwax and many more illness. Apparently, Mr. Venter wasn't bothered by these negative findings, instead he enjoys his life more than ever.
Sources: Mapping own DNA changes scientist's life @ CNN In the Genome Race, the Sequel Is Personal @ NYT