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4000 BCE
Egyptians and biotechnology
The discovery of the one cell organism like bacteria and yeast being beneficial played role in Ancient Egypt. Egyptians used one cell organisms to produce food such as yeast to bake bread and brew beer. -
250 BCE
Greeks and biotechnology
The Greeks worked with crop rotation to benefit and get the best of its soil. Its considered biotechnology because it started the development of agriculture involved with biotechnology. -
100 BCE
Romans and biotechnlogy
Going back to the Egyptians discoveries, Ancient Rome had more than 250 bakeries producing fluffy bread. -
1300
The Renaissance and biotechnology
In late 1300's the production of vinegar (alcoholic fermentation) began in France. -
1700's and biotechnology
Hooke discovered plant cells, which lead to a massive development involving agriculture, and medicine (1663). Leeuwenhoek added on to cell discoveries by finding protozoa a one cell living organism (1675). He also uncovered microorganisms by observing fragments of his teeth under a microscope. -
1800's and biotechnology
English surgeon Edward Jenner created a vaccine to treat small pox. -
1st approved vaccine
1st vaccine approved for use on people to treat hepatitis B. -
Genetically modified food commences
Genetically changed tomatoes are sold for the first time in the US. -
Cloning?!
CC, a cat is successfully cloned, opening a lot of peoples mind to believe human cloning is also possible. -
Human genes
All of the human genes are mapped. Very beneficial to help treat, prevent, and cure a lot of diseases. -
Stem cells
Scientists understand how to use human skin to create stem cells.
