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Watson and Crick Found the Shape of DNA
Watson and Crick discovered that the shape on DNA is a double helix. -
64 Combinations
Several scientists, including Marshall Nirenberg, discover 64 combinations of bases within the genetic code. Each combination consists of three bases. -
Paul Berg
Paul Berg recombined DNA , first one to do so. -
Modification
Any Genetically modified organisms are now able to be patented. -
Humulin
Is the first genetically engineered drug. -
Kary Mullis
Develops polymerase chain reaction, PCR, which is a technique that produces large amounts of a specific DNA sequence. -
Human Genome Project Begins
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Tommie Lee Andrews
First person to be convicted of a crime by the use of DNA. -
Cystic Fibrosis
Francis Collins and Lap-Chee Tsui discover cystic fibrosis. -
Gene Therapy
It was successfully used on a patieint. -
Huntington's Disease
The gene responsible for it is discovered. -
Genetically Altered Tomatoes
FDA approves genetically altered tomatoes. -
O.J. Simpson Case
DNA is being carfully analized. -
First Clone
The first cloning (Dolly the Sheep) wasa succesful. -
Human Genome Sequence Draft
An initial draft of the human genome is presented. -
DNA is Sequenced
The entire human genome is sequenced.
