|
1869 |
DNA
isolated |
|
1944 |
DNA
proved to be the hereditary material. |
|
1953 |
DNA
structure determined |
|
1961 |
DNA
can be split on heating and stuck back together
again on cooling.
DNA
hybridisation possible. |
|
1962 |
The
first restriction endonucleases discovered.
Molecular scissors. |
|
1966 |
The
genetic code worked out |
|
1967 |
DNA
ligase discovered. Molecular glue. Fragments of
DNA can be stuck together. |
|
1973 |
DNA
cloning carried out. |
|
1977 |
Rapid sequencing of DNA developed. |
|
1982 |
Transgenic mice and fruit flies produced. |
|
1985 |
Genetic fingerprinting developed. |
|
1989 |
Cystic fibrosis gene cloned and sequenced. |
|
1990 |
Trials for gene therapy begin |
|
1994 |
Genetically manipulated organisms for food. |
|
2000 |
The
human genome worked out. |
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