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DNA
Dr. James Watson and Dr. Francis Crick reveal the 3-D structure of DNA. -
Mumps
Dr. Maurice Hilleman develops the first american vaccine for mumps. -
NIH
The NIH releases the first guidelines for recombinant DNA research. Molucar hybridization is used for the prenatal diagnosis of alpha thalassemia. Yeast genes are expressed in E-coli bacteria. -
Human Therapeutic
the FDA approves Amgens first biologically derived human therapeutic. Oil eating bacteria are used to clean up the Exxon Valdez oil spill. A gene responsible for cystic fibrosis is discovered. -
Human Chromosome
The complete genetic code of the human chromosome is deciphered. -
Embryonic Stem
Scientists discover how to use human skills cellsto create embryonic stem cells. -
Biosimilar Drugs
FDA issues draft rules for biosimilar drugs. -
Definition
Biotechnology is the use of living systems and ornaism to develop or make products.