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How genetic manipulation has evolved.

By lizbethescandon

  • Beginning.

    Beginning.
    Farmers and scientists begin cross-breeding closely related species to create new hybrids.

  • Theory.

    Theory.
    Charles Darwin publishes 'The Origin of the Species' on the theory of evolution by natural selection.

  • First Experiments.

    First Experiments.
    Gregor Mendel's pea-breeding experiments demonstrate heredity becoming the foundation of modern genetics.

  • James Watson and Francis Crick.

    James Watson and Francis Crick.
    Describe the double helix structure of DNA

  • First genetically engineered food.

    First genetically engineered food.
    Genetically engineered food product approved in the U.S.---an enzyme used in cheese making.

  • GMOs

    GMOs
    Genetically engineered foods are available in the grocery stores in the U.S.

  • First GMO crop.

    First GMO crop.
    The flavor of Tomato is approved by the FDA for marketing in the U.S

  • Synthetic Biology.

    Synthetic Biology.
    First synthetic biology products in use.

  • Glowing Plants.

    Glowing Plants.
    Synthetic biology scientists raise funds using a kickstarter campaign to create glowing plants.