DNA Timeline

By mtweaks

  • Dna was first discovered

    Dna was first discovered
    Gregor Mendel published the results of his investigations of the inheritance of "factors" in pea plants.

  • Started a new branch of science

    Started a new branch of science
    Maurice Wilkins (1916- ), Rosalind Franklin (1920-1957), Francis H. C. Crick (1916- ) of Britain and James D. Watson (1928- ) of the U.S. discover chemical structure of DNA, starting a new branch of science--molecular biology.

  • Watson and Crick made a model

    Watson and Crick made a model
    Watson and Crick made a model of the DNA molecule and proved that genes determine heredity

  • Produced DNA

    Produced DNA
    Arthur Kornberg (1918- ) of the U.S. produced DNA in a test tube.

  • Developed Sequencing

    Developed Sequencing
    F. Sanger (1918- ) of Britain developed sequencing procedure for DNA

  • Produced first recombinant

    Produced first recombinant
    Paul Berg (1926- ) of the U.S. produced the first recombinant DNA molecule.

  • Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

    Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
    Barbara McClintock (1902-1992) of the U.S. was awarded the Nobel Prize for her discovery that genes are able to change position on chromosomes.

  • The late 1980`s

    The late 1980`s
    The Late 1980's An international team of scientists began the project to map the human genome. The first crime conviction based on DNA fingerprinting, in Portland Oregon.

  • Gene Therapy

    Gene Therapy
    Gene therapy was used on patients for the first time.

  • Discovery of PCR

    Discovery of PCR
    Dr. Kary Mullis discovered the PCR procedure, for which he was awarded the Nobel prize.

  • FDA approved first genetcally Engineered Food

    FDA approved first genetcally Engineered Food
    The FDA approved the first genetically engineered food -- FlavrSavr tomatoes engineered for better flavor and shelf life

  • Dna Tesing in Forensics

    Dna Tesing in Forensics
    DNA testing in forensics cases gains fame in the O.J. Simpson trial.

  • Dolly was cloned

    Dolly was cloned
    Dolly the Sheep - the first adult animal clone.

  • Announced the sequencing

    Announced the sequencing
    J. Craig Ventor, along with Francis Collins, jointly announce the sequencing of the entire human genome.

  • 1966

    1966
    The Genetic code was discovered; scientists are now able to predict characteristics by studying DNA. This leads to genetic engineering, genetic counseling.

  • Senate inquiry begins

    Senate inquiry begins
    Senate inquiry begins into the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal based largely on DNA evidence.