Dr. Stephen Benner

Dr. Stephen Benner is an American chemist and expert on RNA synthesis. He has made significant contributions to the field of RNA chemistry and has published numerous papers on the synthesis of RNA molecules. Benner is a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has taught courses on RNA chemistry and the origins of life. He is known for his work on the catalytic synthesis of RNA and his efforts to understand the chemical basis of life. Benner has also been involved in various science outreach and education initiatives.